Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Pierce County Journal Entry Title: Heroes & Horseplay: I wish there was a 13th grade; Remembering Grandpa Wildcat; Keep on rolling, Lincoln Tremain Entry Credit: Greg Peters Judge Comment: Really liked the heartfelt writing that really took me to where he was, and where I will be in several years. Very well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Ozaukee Press Entry Title: Ozaukee Press_Mitch Maersch Entry Credit: Mitch Maersch Judge Comment: Really impressed with the fun topics like concessions. Something we can all relate to!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Lakeland Times Entry Title: Remembering the 2009 New York Yankees; Lakeland’s week to shine; Packer preview Entry Credit: Brett LaBore Judge Comment: I like the organization of the articles, especially the football preview with predictions.