Turns a human-interest subject into a memorable sports story and earns first place for its craft, clarity, and joyful authority. Delightful, vividly reported feature that celebrates longevity without slipping into cliché.

Great job capturing the moment right before the dunk. The player's body and facial expressions as well as the other players looking up and the crowd in the background exemplify the drama of the dunk.

I love a play on words in a headline; great job.

Bridges past and present seamlessly.

Good job bringing home a story that mattered a lot to a community. Made me curious to know what the final outcome was.

"This is a 32-page special section that practically looks like a publication of its own, complete with a special advertising section. The unified theme and the depth of work involved helped make it standout. This was not a one-day effort. "