SPORTS REPORTING

Judged by John Schumacher, sports reporter, The Sacramento Bee

First Place Abby Stoll, Tucson Monthly, "She's Got Game"
"The first place on Joan Bonvincini is creative, well-written and informative. It's also tightly written and stands head and shoulders above the field."

Second Place
Rich Ott, The Prospector, "Senior Doesn't Let Illness Stop Her Fight"

"Blends good reporting and good writing."

Third Place
Myndi Brogdon, Payson Roundup, "Rodeo Novices Get Schooled in the Science of Rough Stock"

"Well-written and reported and also creative, but personal opinion and emphasis on first person (other riders getting hurt was the real story) keeps it from moving up."

Honorable Mention
Rich Ott, The Prospector, "Key to Team's Success: A Big Bowl of Pasta"

"Nice job on an offbeat topics, but only talks to one player on the team."