First Place, Sports Action - Scott R. Galvin / The VindicatorShane Harding of Salem topples over Vinny Freedman of Howland High just shy of the finish of the 1,600 meter run in the Metro Athletic Conference Championships. Harding crawled across the line to win; Freedman was disqualified for interference.
Second Place, Sports Action - Lew Stamp / Akron Beacon JournalUmpire Matt Byer and Garfield's Norman Taylor (27) are brought down by North's (21) RaShawn Batties and (17) Joe Copeland during a City Series game at Buchtel High School's Griffin Stadium, September 26, 2003.
Third Place, Sports Action - Ed Suba Jr. / Akron Beacon JournalCleveland Browns' Chris Akins (36) nearly tears the head off of Pittsburgh receiver Antwaan Randle El (82) during the Steelers 36-33 victory over the Browns in the AFC Wild Card game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Bob DeMay / Akron Beacon JournalA runner casts a long shadow while on the Erie and Ohio Canal Towpath Trail in the Inaugural Akron Marathon.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - James E. Mahan / Urbana Daily CitizenThe Bengals Kevin Kaesviharn has his helmet knocked off as he tackles Amos Zereoue of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Scott Heckel / The RepositoryPittsburgh's Antwaan Randle El has his head twisted backwards by Chris Akins of the Cleveland Browns after a 13 yard kickoff return during the second quarter of their wild card playoff game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Akins was called for a face mask penaliy on the play. The Steelers won 36-33.
