Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Death of offensive lineman Tajh Boyd changed the course of Liberty's season; Steve Bozeman says goodbye to the Color Guard; After undergoing cancer treatments, Doug Smith is back full-time at Appomattox Entry Credit: Ben Cates Judge Comment: Touching story of a college football team coming together after the suicide of a team member. Sensitive topic well-handled.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: Friends, coaches remember Cassidy Richardson as an inspiration; Cooley, with 'all the heart' after overcoming difficult childhood, looks to lead LU; Once sidelined by eye issue, Carter embracing chance to provide again for Glass in senior season; Entry Credit: Emily Brown Judge Comment: Poignant story of a young woman battling cancer. Well-written.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: A chip off an old champ; 'Hawks say effort would make late coach proud; and As fans watch the field, security eyes the stands Entry Credit: Joey LoMonaco Judge Comment: Nice feel-good piece about a young athlete finding a positive role model in former NFL player.
Competition Comment: There were some good stories in this group -- many with an emotional heart-tug.
