Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: InsideNoVa/Prince William Entry Title: Sports writing portfolio Entry Credit: David Fawcett Judge Comment: Although all three entries were long, they didn't read that way because of great color, detail and excellent storytelling. A great entry.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Prince William Times Entry Title: High school sports highlights: A star basketball player, girls flag football, state baseball champs Entry Credit: Matt Proctor Judge Comment: This is just good sports writing. Good choice of topics, good use of quotes and good detail throughout.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Prince William Times Entry Title: Highlights in high school soccer, lacrosse and a football preview Entry Credit: Dylan Tefft Judge Comment: This entry definitely gives you a feeling of having been there and seen the games yourself. Terrific detail and good use of quotes.