First Place, Sports Action - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus DispatchOhio State running back Mike Weber (25) gets a his face masked pulled by USC cornerback Isaiah Langley during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Second Place, Sports Action - Barbara J. Perenic / The Columbus DispatchUNLV Rebels running back Lexington Thomas (left) scores a touchdown while defended by Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning (5) during the second quarter of a game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
Third Place, Sports Action - Scott Heckel / The Canton RepositoryJackson's Kyle Nicolas leaps to field the ball as Hoover's Donnie Genetin steals second base in the third inning of their game in Jackson Township.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Brooke LaValley / The Columbus DispatchColumbus Clippers outfielder Richie Shaffer (8) stretches to catch a fly ball in the sixth inning of their game at Huntington Park in Columbus. Shaffer stole the home-run hit from Raffy Lopez of the Buffalo Bisons and his his 21st home run of the season during the game.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Joshua A. Bickel / The Columbus DispatchColumbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) looks into the net as he allows a goal from Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie during the second period of a NHL game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Kareem Elgazzar / The Cincinnati EnquirerTennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) dives for the end zone in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Shane Flanigan / ThisWeek Community NewsGrove City's Sierra Reid twists on the ground after attempting to make a diving catch during a game against Hilliard Davidson at Grove City High School. Hilliard Davidson defeated Grove City, 2-0.
