Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: One year later, Virginia football players keep the memories of their fallen teammates Entry Credit: Greg Madia Judge Comment: This is a nice story, looking at how players and coaches have dealt with the shooting death of 3 teammates, as the 1-year anniversary approaches.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News Leader Entry Title: Badasses on roller skates Entry Credit: Patrick Hite Judge Comment: This was very close to first place. A nice piece looking at local women who assume the aggressive/violent roles as roller derby player by night.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Achieving an American dream: Azzaam Kapadia's journey from the UVa football recruiting office to the NFL Entry Credit: Greg Madia Judge Comment: Nice look at how an immigrant chose to follow his passion into football scouting.
Competition Comment: There were some good stories. I had a near-tie for first and a near-tie for the alternate spot.
