2025 WNAF Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest

Sports Photography ( Division A) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal
    Entry Title: ‘I refuse to f-ing lose’: Badger volleyball reaches seventh Final Four appearance
    Entry Credit: Jake Piper
    Judge Comment: Impressive work. Both of these photos immediately caught my attention. I can feel the emotions and impact, and they're both technically sound. Catching moments like these are inspiring and impactful.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal
    Entry Title: Badgers at the Frozen Four
    Entry Credit: Evan Halpop, Molly Sheehan
    Judge Comment: These photos effectively highlight the importance of the game. The first photo is phenomenal - not just because of the player reactions but because of the sticks and gloves in the air. That's what makes this photo great. The photo from the stands is unique and creative; I like the fan reaction in the foreground and how the player is coming toward the glass and crowd.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Badger Herald
    Entry Title: Football: Badgers knock off No. 21 Fighting Illini in 27-10 victory
    Entry Credit: Chloe Wang
    Judge Comment: Great job capturing both player and crowd impact in these photos. I could especially feel the impact of that first photo - clearly a huge moment. Good work seeing that and getting both players on the ground, as the reactions from both teams really make this a noteworthy photo.