The interaction with the coach and the memorable moments offered a fun perspective for this article. Very enjoyable article to read. It was fun. Well done!

Another strong entry in a tough class to judge. Everything about this one is good and well worth the read. Solid writing along with everything to go along with it. Enjoyed the read

A lot of work went into the production of this section. Job well done!

Great detail. Up close and personal. One of two eye-poke foul shots that made it to the top 3 sport photos in the contest. You can feel the player’s pain in both. The other shot benefitted from having the expressive faces of two contestants.

The photographer leans into design concepts like pattern and repetition beautifully in this photo page.

Inspiring story well written!

Just a cool twist on a car show story, great details. Great historical insights.

This story asked a question a lot of people do after politicians switch parties. Great job holding people accountable.

Delivers a vivid, well-paced look inside a quirky but revealing ritual; balances color and context: lively scene-setting (the cone maze, players’ movements, sensory details) draws readers in, while clean reporting explains its purpose and connects it to coaching philosophy and team culture.

This photo captures the ominous nature of the scene. Well done.

Great detail. One of two eye-poke foul shots that made it to the top 3 sport photos in the contest, and this one is the stronger of the two. You can feel the player’s pain.

These columns had a lot to say, and the writer didn't mince words. He took on tough topics and was honest about the material. I found the columns easy to read with interesting subject matter. He did his research and backed up his thoughts.

The photo captures the joy of victory. The Powerade bath looks super cool with perfect timing. From the coach to the players, all the faces grab my attention and make it a standout photo worthy of being framed.

Great detail. The ball and the players are in sharp focus. The photographer has frozen the action that tells the story. The photographer was in the right place to get the expressions of both players. The top 3 photos in this division were all basketball foul shots and this one is the best.

Excellent photo. Hard to get. It looks fantastic on the page.

Strong creative voice with vivid imagery and rich detail. The writer brings scenes to life while revealing a distinct personality, giving readers a clear sense of both the story and the storyteller.

A slam-dunk winner. These ledes are lyrical, vivid, and fun, hooking readers in and propelling them into the rest of the story. The K&W Cafeteria story lede, in particular, is just masterful. Wow.

Loved the lead just saying "this story is for you." Liked the story just showing its one man and his ideals against another.

Strong story overall, however, there could be stronger sourcing to some of the statements so they don't come across as opinions of the writer.

Powerful reporting and photos show the human toll of a hurricane, and honor the dead by not allowing their stories to be swept away in the chaos.

"fantastic series! The honoring of the tunnel builders, victims and efforts; the challenges to re-building, the fountain that was destroyed, etc. What a great, memorable series. Well done! "