2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

Sports Writing Portfolio ( Non-Daily Group 4) Back

  • 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.
  • Competition Comment: None