Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: Wisconsin upsets No. 9 Arizona 103-88 in storybook night at the Kohl Center Entry Credit: Jacob Szczap Judge Comment: Impressed by this polished and professional recap of a very exiting night in Wisconsin basketball. Colorful details and quotes.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Royal Purple Entry Title: From Whitewater winnings to Paris Paralympics Entry Credit: Chase Keller Judge Comment: Excellent, timely story keenly focusing on one key player only to expand seamlessly into an entire team, sport, school and word-wide influence. Bravo.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Marquette Wire/Tribune Entry Title: Over a decade in the making: Ela Foti will head to Pepperdine to play sand volleyball after the 2024 season Entry Credit: Matt Baltz Judge Comment: Writer weaves an entertaining and streamlined tale that should appeal to people beyond the sport.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: UW-Madison student-athletes navigate mental health challenges with university resources Entry Credit: Lucinda Lindland Judge Comment: Drew me into a topic I didn't realize I'd be interested in when I began. Many writers seek that ability.
