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First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityRunners make their way across the 16th street bridge during the Pittsburgh Marathon.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio's Rachel Stearns and Sarah Owen celebrate after placing first and second in the finals of the 200 backstroke at the MAC Championships at the University of Akron.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio pitcher Shane Cole warms up in the bullpen during the Bobcats' game against Wright State at Bob Wren Field in Athens.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio guard Walter Offutt fights for a rebound with Buffalo's Mitchell Watt as Dave Barnett looks on during the Bobcats' 60-52 win over the Bulls at The Convo in Athens.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityCompetitors in the men's 3000m steeplechase leap into the water on the first lap during the Steve Scott Invitational at UC Irvine in Irvine, CA.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityRunners compete in the one-mile race during the Doug Raymond Invitational in Kent.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityCal State Fullerton's #9 Jordan Wolff poses for a portrait at Titan Stadium.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityThe Bobcats celebrate as students rush the court after their 69-65 win over arch-rival Miami at the Convocation Center in Athens.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityMembers of the Eastern Michigan Eagles cut down the net after winning the MAC championship game against Central Michigan at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversitySpanning four days and attended by over 20,000 athletes and 200,000 spectators, the Arnold Sports Festival is one of the largest sporting events in the world. While the hallmark of the weekend is the men’s and women’s bodybuilding competitions, athletes compete in over 40 different sports in the Columbus, Ohio area.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityCompetitors in the women's amateur figure finals wait their turn backstage at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityDJ Weatherby grimaces as Robert White gains the upper hand in an amateur MMA match during the Arnold Sports Festival at the LC Pavilion in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityJump ropers demonstrate their skills on the expo stage during the Arnold Sports Festival at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityA boxer lands a punch during the main event on March 1, 2012 at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityCompetitors in the women's amateur bodybuilding finals wait their turn backstage at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityJulia Carlucci waits backstage before her dance performance on the expo stage at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityA DanceSport team performs their routine at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityIrish dancers perform a routine on the expo stage at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityDennis Wolf of Germany competes in the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness finals as part of the Arnold Sports Festival at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Columbus.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio head coach John Groce embraces D.J. Cooper and Walter Offutt as they head to the press conference after their 77-74 win over Buffalo for a spot in the MAC championship at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityThe Bobcats wait to be introduced before their 64-63 win over Akron for the MAC championship and a spot in the NCAA tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio head coach John Groce talks to his team during the Bobcats' 77-74 win over Buffalo for a spot in the MAC championship at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityThe Bobcats celebrate their 64-63 win over Akron for the MAC championship and a spot in the NCAA tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio's Ivo Baltic hugs his father, Alojz Baltic, after the Bobcats' 64-63 win over Akron for the MAC championship and a spot in the NCAA tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityThe Bobcats celebrate when their name is called during the selection show at Baker University Center in Athens.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityStevie Taylor looks at the score board in disbelief as the Bobcats cruise to a 62-56 win over South Florida for a spot in the Sweet 16 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityStevie Taylor celebrates with the Bobcats after their 62-56 win over South Florida for a spot in the Sweet 16 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityD.J. Cooper can only watch as a rebound falls out of bounds during the Bobcats' 73-65 overtime loss to North Carolina.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio Head Coach John Groce reacts during the Bobcats' 73-65 overtime loss to North Carolina.
First place, Sports Portfolio - Joel Hawksley / Ohio UniversityOhio fans greet the Bobcats on their arrival back home at The Convo in Athens.
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Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolioa - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerCleveland Browns receiver Carlton Mitchell eyes a pass to his hands May 22, 2012 during the Browns off-season workout program in Berea.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerKent's Michael Porrini celebrates his score and he was fouled on the drive to the basket against Akron in the second half March 9, 2012 during the quarterfinals of the 2012 MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Akron went on to win the game,78-74.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerThe shadows of a baton hand off of the St. Joe's 4x200m relay team May 18, 2012 during the Division I District Track & Field Tournament hosted at Lakewood High School. St. Joseph Academy won the event with a time of 1:44.90.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerOhio State head coach Thad Matta celebrates a three-point score late in the second half against Syracuse with the arms of an assistant coach behind Matta during the 2012 NCAA men's basketball East Regional final at the TD Garden in Boston.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerCleveland Browns receiver Travis Benjamin flips his hair back as he waits his turn to get back into offensive drills August 22, 2012 during training camp at the Browns' headquarters in Berea.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerBrecksville-Broadview Heights receiver Tim Tupa hauls in a first down catch in the first half just out of reach of North Royalton's Jake Holodnak August 25, 2012 during the annual high school Charity Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium. North Royalton went on to win the game, 54-42.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerMogadore receiver Hunter Van Camp is flipped up in the air as he is hit by Newark Catholic's Patrick Oehlman on an incomplete pass in the first quarter November 23, 2012 at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium in New Philadelphia during Division VI semifinal game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerA Cleveland Cavaliers fan is able so save her coffee as Cavaliers Antawn Jamison falls over her head in the third period against the Charlotte Bobcats January 3, 2012 at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs went on to win the game, 115-101.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerCleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson places his head covering on as he prepares to play against the New York Giants October 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerEastern Michigan players pile on Paige Redditt after she scored the winning basket with a few seconds left on the clock against Centeral Michigan during the Mid-American Conference championship game March 10, 2012 at Quicken Loans Arena.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerSt. Edward head coach Rick Finotti leaps into the arms of Lavonte Robinson after the Eagles secured a fumble out of the hands of St. Ignatius quarterback Michael LaManna in the third quarter October 27, 2012 at Byers Field in Parma.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerSeniors Maggie Williams (L) and Bianca Mandato (C) along with other Chardon High School students react sadly to the singing of the National Anthem as they watch their team line up arm-in-arm with their opponents from Madison High School March 1, 2012 during a Division I sectional semifinal game at Euclid High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerEuclid High School student Diamon Hawkins hugs a fellow student at a table that the student non-violence group Stand Up set up for donations th Chardon High School March 1, 2012 before the start of Chardon's Division I sectional semifinal game against Madison High School hosted by Euclid High School. The basketball game is the first school function since the fatal shootings in the Chardon High School's cafeteria three days prior. For many Chardon students, this is the first time seeing fellow students. The playoff game against rival Madison had a different tone from the opening of host Euclid High School's doors for the game. Their were booths set up by the ticket counter to support and donate to Chardon along with counselors present in a side room. The Madison basketball team wore black T-Shirts durig warm ups with Chardon printed on the front in solidarity with the Chardon players. The players met at half court and locked arms for the national anthem, sobbing could be heard from the student body cheering section. The game started and a sense of normalcy took over as Chardon Went on To win the game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerChardon High School students hug after their Hilltoppers boys basketball team beat Madison High with mixed emotions March 1, 2012 during a Division I sectional semifinal game at Euclid High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerMaggie Williams, a senior at Chardon High School, watches as the Hilltoppers boys basketball team is annouced on court with a tear in her eye March 1, 2012 during a Division I sectional semifinal game at Euclid High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerChardon High School basketball players are arm-in-arm between Madison High School players who chose to wear black Chardon shirtsMarch 1, 2012 in honor of the shooting tradegy February 27 before the start of their Division I sectional semifinal game at Euclid High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerChardon High School students form a heart with their hands as a Chardon player attempts free throws March 1, 2012 during a Division I sectional semifinal game at Euclid High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerChardon's Nick Ruckel takes a shot on Madison's Stephon Ortiz during the first half against the background of the Hilltoppers student fans March 1, 2012 during a Division I sectional semifinal game at Euclid High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerChardon High School students have something to cheer about as one of their players scores on a three-point attempt March 1, 2012 during a Division I sectional semifinal game against Madison at Euclid High School.
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Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunChristian Knasel of Northeastern High School struggles to put a halter on a bellowing steer during the fair's annual calf scramble.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunChar'Dell Dunningan (11), Nichole Mabry (15), LaShawna Gatewood (14) and Mercedes Hobbs (35) of Twinsburg celebrate a 57-51 win over Kettering Fairmont in the Division I basketball championship game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunWrestling official Tony Campolo intervenes as Mike Rix of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary twists the head of Ryan Taylor of St. Paris Graham Local wrestle at 120 lbs. in Division II during the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunRobbie Ashbaugh (2) of Kenton Ridge dives for a fly ball in the outfield backed up by Darrian Hamilton (10) during a Division II sectional baseball game against Graham.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunBellbrook fans taunt Lindsey Blanford (00) of Carroll as she attempts a free throw during Friday night's Division II regional final basketball game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunDesi Kirkman (82) of Wittenberg somersaults over Mychael Gilliam (20) of Chicago.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunEmma Felty (1) of Catholic Central is mobbed by teammates after scoring with less than a minute left during Tuesday's game to upset rival Greeneview at Hallinean Field, winning the conference title outright for the first time in over a decade.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunJerran Young (4) of Wright State and Geovonie McKnight (0) of Miami chase a loose ball during Wednesday's game at the Nutter Center.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunAdesuwa Aideyman (23) of Reynoldsburg reacts to a 49-41 loss to Twinsburg during a Division I semi-final basketball game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunWittenberg quarterback Reed Florence puts on a happy face while running along the sideline en route to scoring a touchdown during the Tigers' game against DePauw.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunMarion Local players reacts to a 3-0 win over Buckeye Central in a Division IV state semi-final volleyball match against Buckeye Central.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunWrestlers enter the arena during the Parade of Champions before the finals of the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunWrestlers shake hands with their opponents during the Parade of Champions before the finals of the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunCameron Kelly of Bellbrook prepares for his match against Cody Butcher of Uhrichsville Claymont at 106 lbs. in Division II during the finals of the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunDavid Bavery of Massillon Perry wrestles Austin Assad of Brecksville-Broadview Heights at 106 lbs. in Division I during the finals of the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunCameron Kelly of Bellbrook celebrates a win over Cody Burcher of Uhrichville Claymont at 106 lbs. in Division II during the finals of the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Barbara J. Perenic / Springfield News-SunDavid Bavery of Massillon Perry celebrates a win over Austin Assad of Brecksville-Broadview Heights at 106 lbs. in Division I during the finals of the OSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
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Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchColumbus forward Jairo Arrieta (25) gives fellow forward Federico Higuain (33) a kiss as they celebrate Higuain's goal with Ben Speas (18) in the first half of the Columbus Crew's last game of the season against Toronto FC in the pouring rain at Crew Stadium, Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2012. Higuain later scored a second goal in the second half to seal the Columbus win. The Columbus Crew defeated the Toronto FC 2 - 1 for the third time this season, which included a 2 - 1 win on August 22 and a 1 - 0 win on March 31.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchGrove City Christian junior Cameron Michalak gathers a clump of grass as he hits on to the fairway on the 11th hole during the final day of the Division III boys high school state tournament at the NorthStar Golf Club, Saturday afternoon, October 13, 2012. Michalak shot 73 - 78 for a two-day total of 151 which was good for second place in the individual Division III competition.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchOlentangy Orange Brai Beckel (15) celebrates as he rounds home on a walk off three run homer to defeat Thomas Worthington 7 - 6 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Wednesday afternoon, May 23, 2012. The Olentangy Orange defeated the Thomas Worthington Cardinals 7 - 6 in the Division I baseball regional semifinal at Dublin Coffman High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchAs Moeller celebrates in the background, Pickerington North senior Jake Butt (1) reacts after a missed run to the end zone cost them the game in the fourth quarter of the OHSAA Division I state semifinal football game at Dayton Welcome Stadium, Saturday night, November 24, 2012. The Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders defeated the Pickerington North Panthers 26 - 21 to move on to the state championship game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchLakota East's Zach Mueck reacts after defeating Perrysburg's Jeffery Schorsch 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 in the OHSAA Division I singles semifinal match at Ohio State University, Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2012. Mueck went on to lose the to win the Division I singles crown to Westlake’s Colton Buffington East 6-2, 6-3.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchColumbus Blue Jackets right wing Rick Nash (61) throws his gloves into the crowd for what could be the last time as a Blue Jacket after the Columbus Blue Jackets win over the New York Islanders, Saturday evening, April 7, 2012. The Blue Jackets defeated the New York Islanders 7 - 3 in their last game of the season at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchScott Zeron, 23, driving Michael's Power completes the first lap before going on to win the main event during the Little Brown Jug harness race day at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Thursday afternoon, September 20, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchA private party full of friends and family reacts as Jared Sullinger, center, is picked by the Boston Celtics as the 21st overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft at Eddie George's Grill near the Ohio State University campus, Thursday evening, June 28, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes forward Deshaun Thomas (1) reacts as he comes down with an offensive rebound in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Saturday afternoon, December 1, 2012. As of half time the Ohio State Buckeyes led the Northern Kentucky Norse 36 - 22.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchRiders warm up on their horses before competing in the "Western Pleasure" style of riding during the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse show at the Ohio Expo Center, Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2012. The "Western Pleasure" style evaluates horses on their manners, a relaxed but collected gait cadence and overall calm, yet responsive disposition.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchFist held high, Brody Stranges, 12, is congratulated by his friends after his 5th seeded team beat the 4th seeded team in a quarter final elimination round during the Sherwood Wiffleball World Series, Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2012. Brody would later be voted as the championship's most valuable player. Eight, two-boy teams, all of Bexley, battled it out in their own devised wiffleball championship on the front lawn of 14-year-old commissioner Matt Plank for a trophy, $160 in prize money ($10 paid in by each player) and bragging rights for a whole year. Complete with elimination rounds, fierce fielding and past-the-bushes home runs, the boys all celebrated together when Peter Hayden, 13, and Jake Greenberg, 13, took home the title.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchFireworks explode and runners start their watches as they take the first step of the Columbus Marathon Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. The annual Columbus Marathon packed 18,000 runners and walkers into the full and half marathons that snaked through the city on a cool and foggy fall morning. This year the Nationwide Children's Hospital was named the title beneficiary and at each mile there was a "patient champion;" 26 children, each with a life-altering story of disease.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchMatt Lemon, of Vandalia, right, emerges from the fog as he makes his way to the 9-mile marker during the Columbus Marathon Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. Lemon ran the half marathon in 1:08:36, good for 9th place. The annual Columbus Marathon packed 18,000 runners and walkers into the full and half marathons that snaked through the city on a cool and foggy fall morning. This year the Nationwide Children's Hospital was named the title beneficiary and at each mile there was a "patient champion;" 26 children, each with a life-altering story of disease.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchA runner makes her way north on High Street during the Columbus Marathon Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. The annual Columbus Marathon packed 18,000 runners and walkers into the full and half marathons that snaked through the city on a cool and foggy fall morning. This year the Nationwide Children's Hospital was named the title beneficiary and at each mile there was a "patient champion;" 26 children, each with a life-altering story of disease.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchHalf-marathon runner Drew Glenn, of Reynoldsburg, reacts as he crosses the finish line during the Columbus Marathon Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. Glenn ran the half-marathon in 1:57:33. The annual Columbus Marathon packed 18,000 runners and walkers into the full and half marathons that snaked through the city on a cool and foggy fall morning. This year the Nationwide Children's Hospital was named the title beneficiary and at each mile there was a "patient champion;" 26 children, each with a life-altering story of disease.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchLauren Woodring, of Bethel Park, PA, is the first woman to cross the full marathon finish line with a time of 2:45:31 during the Columbus Marathon Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. The annual Columbus Marathon packed 18,000 runners and walkers into the full and half marathons that snaked through the city on a cool and foggy fall morning. This year the Nationwide Children's Hospital was named the title beneficiary and at each mile there was a "patient champion;" 26 children, each with a life-altering story of disease.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchVolunteer Tenisa Smith, of Columbus, loads a Goodwill bin full of clothes that were discarded during the beginning of the Columbus Marathon Sunday morning, October 21, 2012. Goodwill volunteers were collecting the discarded clothes to recycle for re-sale in Goodwill stores. The annual Columbus Marathon packed 18,000 runners and walkers into the full and half marathons that snaked through the city on a cool and foggy fall morning. This year the Nationwide Children's Hospital was named the title beneficiary and at each mile there was a "patient champion;" 26 children, each with a life-altering story of disease.
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Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin Smith makes a one handed touchdown catch against Miami Redhawks cornerback Dayonne Nunley during the 2nd quarter of their NCAA College Football game at Ohio Stadium, September 1, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchBishop Hartley's Andrea Cottrell, left, celebrates with her best friend and Columbus Academy swimmer India Sherman after winning the Women 100 Yard Breaststroke Division II Finals with a time of 1:03.32 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, February 24, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes center Ashley Adams blocks the shot of Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Skylar Diggins during the 1st half of the Carrier Classic on the Yorktown Carrier in Charleston, S.C. November 9, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchMichael Putnam hits his second shot from under the trees on the 6th hole during the 1st round of the 2012 Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational Thursday, July 27, at The Ohio State University Golf Club Scarlet Course.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchColumbus Blue Jackets center Darryl Boyce (43) gets checked into the boards by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Jamal Mayers (22) in the 1st period of their NHL game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, March 20, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes take on Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2nd half of the Carrier Classic on the Yorktown Carrier in Charleston, S.C. November 9, 2012. The photo is shot through a porthole on the the Yorktown Carrier.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes running back Carlos Hyde (34) celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Fields (80) after scoring a rushing touchdown against Wisconsin Badgers in the 2nd quarter of their college football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis, November 17, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchThe Color Run participants toss up color chalk while celebrating the end of the 5K run on West Long Street in Columbus, July 21, 2012. Officials estimated that more than 12,000 people participated in the event, which featured runners passing through several color stations where they were doused with pink, blue, yellow and orange chalk.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley Mangold has always been a “big girl.” Big enough to play on the offensive line of her high-school football team that made it to a state-championship game. Now, Mangold hopes that her size, 5 foot 8 inches tall and 340 pounds, but, more importantly, her strength and skill can help her achieve a lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics. Mangold the 22-year-old was one of 15 women invited to compete for two open spots on the U.S. team in the Olympic Team Trials for weightlifting. Ranked second in the nation among women by USA Weightlifting, the Centerville native, now living and training in Columbus, is in a strong position to make it to the Summer Olympics in London.Holley Mangold prepares to snatch during a training session at the YMCA North in Columbus, February 20, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley Mangold pulls the bar over her head during a snatch lift during a training session at the YMCA North in Columbus, February 20, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley speaks during the 2nd Annual Women's Sports report with other female Olympic hopefuls at the River Club at Confluence Park in Columbus, February 1, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchA London Olympic sign hangs under a 1st place award in the living room of her apartment in Columbus, February 21, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley Mangold and one of her roommates Brett Hastings play Mario Cart video games before training in her apartment in Columbus, February 21, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley Mangold takes a second to gather herself after falling during a snatch lift during a training session at the YMCA North in Columbus, February 20, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley Mangold pulls the bar over her head during a Clean & Jerk in the 2012 Olympic Trials for Women's Weightlifting at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, March 4, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchHolley Mangold celebrates after completing her last Clean & Jerk and clinching a spot on the Olympic team in the 2012 Olympic Trials for Women's Weightlifting at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, March 4, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchThe Ohio High School Swimming & Diving Tournament is one of the oldest statewide high school tournaments dating back to 1928. Countless world-class swimmers and divers have competed in C.T. Branin Natatorium, which has hosted the boys state high school championships since 1976 and the girls state high school championships since 1980. The Natatorium can seat up to 2,400 spectators with an additional 1,000 swimmers on the pool deck.New Albany's David Dinsmore splashes warm water on himself after a dive in the 2012 OHSAA Mens Division I One Meter Diving event at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, February 23, 2012. David placed 8th place with a score of 441.85
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchBishop Hartley's Ronnie Bolden jumps off the block during the Mens 50 Yard Freestyle Division 2 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, February 24, 2012. Bolden won the event.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchGranville's Sydney King swims the Womens 500 Yard Freestyle Division 2 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, February 24, 2012. King placed second in the event.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchUpper Arlington's Emmie Piscopo swims out of her bubbles during the Girls Division 1 One Meter Diving Championships at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, February 25, 2012.
Award of Excellence, Sports Portfolio - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchSt. Ignatius's Keith Carmichael warms up before diving in 2012 OHSAA Mens Division I One Meter Diving Championship at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, February 23, 2012.
