First Place, Sports Feature - Jessica Phelps / Newark AdvocateWill Robertson, the catcher for the Robertson Construction team, comforts the Jacob Eiam, the relief pitcher after he let a series of runs in, losing their lead over Licking Memorial Hospital in the final game of the Shrine Tournament. LMH won the game, 9-4, taking home the championship trophy.
Second Place, Sports Feature - Nate Manley / Kent State UniversityMembers the University of Toledo Women’s Soccer team swarm senior forward Sophie Pohl after Pohl’s last second goal in overtime to give the Rockets a 2-1 win over Bowling Green in the MAC Championship at Dix Stadium in Kent.
Third Place, Sports Feature - Fred Squillante / The Columbus DispatchNorthland cheerleaders dodge a loose ball during the girls City League championship game at South High School.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Brooke LaValley / The Columbus DispatchKristin Johnson, Jamie Christenson and Jessica Kite share a moment while watching their competitors from backstage during the Pro Strongman competition on the Rogue Strength Stage in the Expo Center area of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Erin McLaughlin / Sandusky RegisterHuron's Olivia Lagando takes a moment to herself after being defeated by Western Reserve in game five of the Division III district semifinal match in Attica. Western Reserve stunned Huron and advanced to the district title match.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Fred Squillante / The Columbus DispatchThomas Worthington players celebrate after they defeated Columbus Academy in the state field hockey championship game at Upper Arlington High School. At right is Academy's Lexi Leader.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Katie Rausch / The BladeToledo's Janice Monakana (left) is hugged by Kaayla McIntyre as Mariella Santucci (center) embraces by Sara Rokkanen (1) and Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott (11) hugs Sophie Reecher (right) after they beat Northern Illinois to win the MAC Championship at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Toledo won, 82-71.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Lorrie Cecil / ThisWeek Community NewsFrom left, Olentangy Liberty assistant coach Chad Roskovich and head coach Mark Marinelli hug as Brakan Mead raises his arms to the crowd after defeating Lakewood St. Edward's Bryce Hepner at 113 in the Division I state championship match at the Schottenstein Center.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Sam Greene / The Cincinnati EnquirerThe Cincinnati Bearcats celebrate with the Victory Bell after beating the Miami Redhawks at Yager Stadium in Oxford. UC retains the Victory Bell for the 12th-straight year.
