Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Stoughton Courier Hub Entry Title: One Grand Season Entry Credit: Jack Miller Judge Comment: This is. a well written piece that draws the reader in from the first sentence. The writer has used quotes well to support the story and takes the reader into the sport and the work ethic of this young athlete.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Verona Press Entry Title: The bat of Blomberg Entry Credit: Mark Nesbitt Judge Comment: This is a powerful piece that shows the dedication of the athlete to the sport and an insight into there commitment to the game. Great use of quotes.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Verona Press Entry Title: Student Becomes Master Entry Credit: Jack Miller Judge Comment: This is a nice story of two young men who share a common goal both on and off the ice. Excellebntly written with supporting quotes from the subjects
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: Slettes take part in national ski event Entry Credit: Jeremy Mayo Judge Comment: Insightful, interesting and we'll written piece.
Competition Comment: 17 entries-WOW. This was a tough category to judge because each submission was unique, interesting and well written. There were a couple of entries that did not have the jump page included, but even those drew me in and I was disappointed that I couldn't reach the conclusion. These entries also gave me insight to sports that are played in other areas of the county. IN reality, every entry had "winning" characteristic and the top four could have placed in any order--they were that well written and the hard to judge. Congratulations to all 17 entries for writing about people and events that are important to your respective communities. These entries were enjoyable to read, and there wasn't a single one that I wished had been shorter, less wordy or better written.
