First Place, Sports Feature - Marlena Sloss / Ohio University, "Russel"For her child development class Forest Park sophomore Tori King cares for her infant simulator, who she named Russel, during the Rangers' home game against Pike Central in Ferdinand, Ind. on Feb. 16, 2018. "I think it is a good experience for anyone who wants a kid," said King. "I don't want a kid now, but it makes me know that it is a lot of work."
Second Place, Sports Feature - Jessica Phelps / Newark Advocate, "Champion"Joey Sanchez of St. Paris Graham Local reacts after beating Jason Hubbard of Steubenville in the Division II,152 pound weight class at the state wrestling championships, March 11, 2018.
Third Place, Sports Feature - Nate Manley / Kent State University, "Stuck the Landing"Members of the Kent State Gymnastics team celebrate after junior Alyssa Quinlan lands her dismount on the beam during a tri-meet against George Washington and Temple at the M.A.C. Center, March 16, 2018.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Carolyn Rogers / Ohio University, "SPF"Southmoreland softball team members dog pile pitcher Jess Matheny, after the WPIAL softball championship triple-header at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on May 31, 2018. Southmoreland won 12-1.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Lorrie Cecil / ThisWeek Newspapers, "Champ"Pickerington Central's Matt Scrape looks up to the sky as he crosses the finish line to become Division I state champion in the 3200 meter on June 2, 2018 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Tigers were the boys team champions.
