First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community News
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsHudson's Alex Obendorf takes a practice dive before the start of the OSHAA Division II swimming finals Feb 22, 2013 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsHilliard Darby quarterback Nate Green (15) falls to the ground as he's tackled by Hilliard Davidson defensive backs Joe Bernard, left, and Nick Stull, right, during Darby's football game against Hilliard Davidson Sept. 6, 2013 at Hilliard Darby High School in Hilliard, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsRiley Passias, center, a fifth-grader at Olde Sawmill Elementary, watches as his schools' team falls behind during the 6th annual Dublin City Schools dodgeball tournament Apr. 5, 2013 at Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsUpper Arlington firefighter Tom Holbein performs pull-ups while working out following a call Apr. 1, 2013 at the Upper Arlington Fire Station Headquarters in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Every other week, the firefighters train with personal trainers from Mt. Carmel Hospital as part of an ongoing effort to maintain their health and fitness.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsGahanna track athletes Sara Richards, Daniella Johnson and Sami Shaw, all returners on the school's relay team, pose for a portrait Apr. 25, 2013 at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio. Last October, the fourth member of the relay team, senior Dominae Gaston, was shot and killed. Now, the runners touch a picture of Dominae that hangs in the locker room before heading out to the track.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsKyle Stanley hits out of a trap on No. 17 during the final round of the Memorial Tournament June 2, 2013 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsHilliard Darby Homecoming Queen Savannah Garrett, 17, and King Ryan Baldridge, 18, center, throw baby powder into the air as they cheer during kickoff of Darby's football game against Westerville South Oct. 11, 2013 at Hilliard Darby High School in Hilliard, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsWesterville Crew's Paul Murdock, center, carries oars back to the staging area after a race during the Hoover Invitational Regatta Apr. 20, 2013 at Hoover Reservoir in Westerville, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsJohnstown's Andrew Hollis swings while waiting on-deck during Johnstown's baseball game against Gahanna Apr. 4, 2013 at Johnstown High School in Johnstown, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsDublin Coffman's Jacob Gilbert beats the baseball as he slides toward second base during Coffman's game against Dublin Scioto during the Dublin Baseball Classic May 4, 2013 at Dublin Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsA group of young Hilliard Darby fans play a game of catch before Hilliard Darby's football game against Hilliard Davidson Sept. 6, 2013 at Hilliard Darby High School in Hilliard, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsBishop Hartley's Ronnie Bolden reacts after his third-place performance during the men's 100-yard butterfly during the OSHAA Division II swimming finals Feb 22, 2013 at C.T. Branin Natatatorium in Canton, Ohio. Bolden held the lead for much of the race, falling behind in the final length.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsThe Bishop Watterson boys basketball team listens during the singing of the National Anthem before their state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsThe Bishop Watterson pep band plays the school's alma mater during the Division II State Championship Final Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsBishop Watterson head coach Vince Lombardo kisses his wife, Cathy, as he walks into Value City Arena for Watterson's state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsBishop Watterson's Cody Calhoun, center, works his way around St. Vincent-St. Mary's Jarel Woolridge, left, during Watterson's state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsSt. Vincent-St. Mary's Fransohn Bickley (4) confronts Watterson's Andy Grieser (10) after pushing him at the end of the first half of Watterson's state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsHead coach Vince Lombardo, right, helps Bishop Watterson's Cody Calhoun, left, heads to the bench after being hit in the face during Watterson's state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Calhoun left the game briefly in the fourth quarter after getting hit, returning about a minute later to score five of his 14 points in the final five minutes of the game.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsBishop Watterson head coach Vince Lombardo, center, talks to his team before the start of the fourth quarter during Watterson's state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsThe Bishop Watterson student section cheers during their state final Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsBishop Watterson's Matt Hughes, left, defends as St. Vincent-St. Mary's Fransohn Bickley (4) attempts a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds of Watterson's state final against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Joshua A. Bickel / ThisWeek Community NewsBishop Watterson's Cody Calhoun reacts as the buzzer sounds on Watterson's 55-52 victory against Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in their Division II State Championship Final Mar. 23, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It was Watterson's first state title in its 55-year history.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State football players wait to enter the field prior to the first quarter of the Big Ten championship football game against the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 7, 2013. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchColumbus Blue Jackets center Vinny Prospal (22) and center Ryan Johansen (19) celebrate Prospal's goal during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 2013. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchAdam Scott of the International Team reacts to barely missing a putt on the 5th hole during the first round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 3, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchToney Freeman is oiled up by Jan Tana airbrush team members Ashley Gobble, left, and Patricia Ray during the 2013 Arnold Classic at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Columbus on March 2.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes forward Sam Thompson (12) blocks the shot of Wyoming Cowboys guard Charles Hankerson Jr. (1) during the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on Nov. 25, 2013. The Buckeyes won 65-50.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchPurdue students cheer on the Boilermakers during the first half of the NCAA football game against Ohio State at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Nov. 2, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchBill Haas chips out of the bunker on the 8th hole during the second round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on May 31, 2013. Haas shot a 5-under-par for the day.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchOhio State defensive line coach Mike Vrabel congratulates defensive lineman Steve Miller (88) after making a tackle for a loss during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Nov. 2, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchIndiana Hoosiers guard Kevin Ferrell (11) protests a foul call in front of teammate Indiana Hoosiers forward Christian Watford (2) and Ohio State Buckeyes guard Aaron Craft (4) and guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. (32) during the NCAA men's basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Feb. 10, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchAfricentric guard Dayunna Johnson (11) jumps onto the back of teammate Kyra Jones (2) following the Nubians' 43-40 win over Beverly Fort Frye during the OHSAA Div. III girls basketball state semifinal game at Value City Arena in Columbus on March 14, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchColumbus Blue Jackets center Derek MacKenzie (24) and center Mark Letestu (10) celebrate MacKenzie's goal past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32), defenseman Rob Scuderi (7) and left wing Kyle Clifford (13) during the first period of the NHL game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Feb. 5, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchThe United States Team warms up on the driving range prior to a practice round for the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 2, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchFans watch Tiger Woods of the United States Team after his tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 6, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchAfter Phil Mickelson hit the ball into the rough, Keegan Bradley of the United States Team is forced to hit an awkward shot from behind a pair of trees on the 1st fairway during the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 5, 2013. Mickelson and Bradley were paired up for the alternate-shot round.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchAdam Scott of the International Team reacts to barely missing a putt on the 5th hole during the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 3, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchWebb Simpson of the United States Team thanks the crowd after hitting his putt on the 14th hole during the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 3, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchJason Dufner of the United States Team drops his club after hitting a tee shot on the 15th hole during a practice round for the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 2, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchPatrons run through the rain after play was halted during the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 4, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchTiger Woods and Matt Kuchar of the United States Team are driven back to the clubhouse after play was halted because of darkness during the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 4, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchWearing nothing but American flag stickers and a red thong, Kimberly Webster streaks down the 18th fairway during the final round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 6, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchTiger Woods of the United States Team squirms as his putt just misses the cup on the 14th hole during the final round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 6, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchUnited States players and their girlfriends and wives wait for the final golfers to approach the 18th green during the final round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 6, 2013.
Second Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Adam Cairns / The Columbus DispatchA group of boisterous Australian fans joke around with Australian golfer Jason Day's wife Ellie Day beside the 18th green following the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Oct. 3, 2013.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky University
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityHilliard Darby senior running back Hunter McSweeney is hoisted into the air as he celebrates with teammates and fans after a football game at Hilliard Darby High School in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, Nov. 01, 2013.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityBROOKLYN, NY. - JUNE 12: Justin Gilharry, 20, launches off a ramp in a new skate park in Kelly Canarsie Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. "I love it here," said Gilharry. "This is my favorite park in the city." The park falls into the district of city council member Lewis A. Fidler who has spent around 30 million dollars on parks over the past 12 years in his district.CREDIT: Jabin Botsford/The New York Times
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityJay Armfield, 29, from Bowling Green, Ky. holds his head in misery after sitting in a sauna to loose 12 pounds of water weight before weigh-in Wednesday at the Bowling Green Athletic Club before the 8th annual Sigma Chi Battle of the Greeks in Bowling Green, Ky. Armfield trained for about 3 months for this fight but didn't make it past the first fight.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityFans dodge New York Mets catcher Anthony Recker's bat as it flies into the stands during the first inning at Citi Field in New York, N.Y. on Saturday, July 20, 2013. The New York Mets won 5-4 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityColumbus Blue Jackets right wing Corey Tropp (26) scores during a NHL hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 5 to 3.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversitySouthwestern high school cheerleaders, in class 2A - small, walk up to receive their second place trophy at the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.Western Kentucky University Hosted the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Bowling Green, Ky.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityModel high school cheerleaders hold up signs as they perform at the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityMale cheerleaders vomit after performing at the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityCheerleaders preform at the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityMaggie Kleine-Kracht, a Senior cheerleader from Mercy Academy cheerleading team, cries along with her teammates after receiving second place in class 1A-Large at the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.
Third Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jabin Botsford / Western Kentucky UniversityCheerleaders celebrate after winning a first place at the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at E.A. Diddle Arena is Bowling Green, Ky.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchOhio Dominican's #14 Abe Johnson slips past a Findlay defender on his way to a large gain in the first half at Panther Field . Ohio Dominican defeated Findlay 41 to 21. Johnson caught seven passes for 86 yards and scored one touchdown.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Lost amongst all the high school basketball, baseball and football tournaments is the Ohio High School State Rodeo Tournament. The sport is huge in the American west, but obscure in Ohio. However, there is a small group of youngsters who are committed to the sport.Competing in a late winter indoor rodeo, Josie Hume jumps from her horse named Speck during a goat tying event. She was competing in preparation for the upcoming high school rodeo season.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchJosie Hume studies a video of her performance taken by her mother on her phone during a late winter rodeo in Springfield, Ohio. She was competing at the indoor event in preparation for the upcoming High School Rodeo season.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchSitting on the steps of their horse trailer with her father Jim, Josie Hume is comforted by her horse Speck after not doing as well as she had hoped in a late winter rodeo in Springfield, Ohio.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchDuring the heat of a summer day , Josie sought the shade of the barn to practice her rope throw on a plastic calf .
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchAfter doing some barrel racing practice Josie takes a drink of water from the hose while Speck waits patiently after a session at their house on May 8, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchA figurine of Jessie the cowgirl featured in the movie Toy Story graces the dashboard of Josie's pickup truck as she takes Speck back to the barn after a practice session at their house.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Josie successfully ropes her calf in the opening event of the Ohio High School Rodeo Championship in Urbana.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchJosie Hume uses her father Jim's forearm to practice her goat tying skills before competing in the event in a competition.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Josie Humes successfully ties up her goat during the second day of the Ohio High School Rodeo Championship. She earned enough points at that event to qualiify for that event in the National High School Rodeo competition.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Josie cools down her horse between events at the Ohio High School Rodeo Championship in Urbana.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchOhio State Buckeyes wide receiver Philly Brown (10) keeps his eyes on the end zone as he dives for TD reception in the second quarter over defense by Michigan State Spartans safety Isaiah Lewis (9) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ohio.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchBuckeye football fans are fanatics and happy to hit the road to cheer their team on to victory. Ohio State University football fans Allison Zoltanski, Nina Zoltanski and Samantha Zoltanski pose for their own photo in stands filled with Buckeye fans at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on November 16, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchSouth High School's #42 Nicholes Drafton denies Centennial's #4 Joseph Thomas as he goes to the basket in their game at South High School on Feb 28, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch The Ohio State University tennis team poses for a victory photo taken by friends and family after their match home win over Wisconsin on April 5, 2013. The win was the team's 164th home victory and is the longest active among all Division 1 sports.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jared Boll (40) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Jordin Tootoo (22) get into a fight seconds into the home opener at Nationwide Arena on January 21, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Olentangy Orange's #34 Mya Walker is comforted by teammate Mikaela Lyons after their team's tournament loss to Twinsburg at Nationwide Arena on March 15, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchMichigan Wolverines defensive back Blake Countess (18) intercepts a pass meant for Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI on November 30, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchThe Presidents Cup is a series of men's golf matches between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world minus Europe. The event was plagued by torrential rains.Phil Mickelson of the United States Team poses for a picture with Charl Schwartzel of the International Team who had donned a fright wig before the start of during the Presidents Cup in Dublin, Ohio on October 3, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchMatt Kuchar of the United States Team high fives teammate Tiger Woods after Kuchar earned the team a point one the first hole during the first round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on October 3, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchA hillside of people show their allegiance by holding an American flag in this impressionistic photo at the twelve hole during the first round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on October 3, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchBranden Grace of the International Team looks over his putt at the second hole with the help of his caddy, Billy Foster during the final round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on October 5, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchGirlfriends and wives follow the fourth round group of Jason Dufner of the United States Team and teammate Zach Johnson, Richard Sterne of the International Team and his partner Marc Leishman during the fourth round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club on October 5, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchMatt Kuchar of the United States Team lines up a putt while his caddy, Lance Bennett tries to keep him dry on the 4th hole during the final round of the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on October 5, 2013.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchDave Kaiser and his granddaughter Olivia decided to stick it out during a rainstorm delay in the third round of the Presidents Cup.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchRichard Sterne of the International Team grimaces after missing his putt on 12 during the first round of the Presidents Cup.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchGraham Delaet of the International Team reacts to a missed putt on 10 during the third round of the Presidents Cup.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchMarc Leishman of the International Team hit this ball just an inch from the cup on 8 where it sank into the muck during the final round of the Presidents Cup.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus DispatchPhil Mickelson of the United States Team hugs team captain Fred Couples and celebrates the American's victory over the International Team at the end of the final round of the President's Cup.
Award of Excellence, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Chris Russell / The Columbus Dispatch Hoping for another unbeaten season, Ohio State' cornerback Corey "Pittsburgh" Brown shows his enthusiasm 2013's season. This photo is one of a series of portraits of Buckeye senior football players.
