2019 ONPA Pictures of the Year

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State Buckeye Malik Heinselman enters into the arena to take on Michigan Wolverines Drew Mattin during a 125 match at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on January 25, 2019. Mattin won 12-6 D over Heinselman.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Marion-Franklin's Jamier Cato (24) stretches with his team as he watches Walnut Ridge team warmup before their game at Marion-Franklin High School on October 18, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Upper Arlington's Michael Ballenger (26) prays while holding a St. Francis necklace in his mouth before his game against Dublin Coffman at Upper Arlington High School on November 1, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus Crew SC defender Alex Crognale (21) yells at referee Guido Gonzales Jr. after David Accam was taken down in the final seconds of the game and no call was made against Atlanta United during the second half in an U.S. Open Cup game at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 18, 2019. Crew SC lost 3-2 to Atlanta.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) fights off Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jordan Fuller (4) to score a two-point conversion during the 4th quarter of their game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 30, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

A lone Nebraska Cornhuskers fan stands up alone in disbelief after Ohio State Buckeyes scored a rushing touchdown to make it 31-0 early in the 2nd quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. on September 28, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

New Albany's Ethan Swincicki (20) celebrates after tagging out Gahanna Lincoln's Noah Laurent (2) to win the game at home plate during the District Championship game at Ohio Dominican on May 22, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus Crew SC forward Patrick Mullins (32) pulls the shirt of Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) on a header during the first half during an U.S. Open Cup game at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 18, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) scores on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the 1st period in Game 2 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 12, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Dublin Jerome student section cheers after Dublin Jerome's Nick Augenstein (3) scored a goal against Cleveland St. Ignatius during the Ohio High School State Hockey Championship game at Nationwide Arena on March 9, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer does the O-H chant as he walks off the field after beating Washington Huskies 28-23 in his last game as head coach in the 105th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

The 2019 Pelotonia bike ride brought 7,358 riders and 334 pelotons this year. Through its first 10 rides, Pelotonia has raised more than $184 million for cancer research at Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Riders leave the starting line for the 11th Pelotonia at North Bank Park in the Arena District in Columbus, Ohio on August 3, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Family members Nathan Eastin, left, and Shani Porter, right, cheer for riders along High Street during the 11th Pelotonia in Columbus, Ohio on August 3, 2019. Shani's husband Chris Porter was riding in his 6th Pelotonia.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Gannon Copper, 9, rides along the sidewalk as riders head down the street during the 11th Pelotonia in Alexandria, Ohio on August 3, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Kristen Huemer brings along, Rocco the Raccoon, during her ride at the rest stop in Granville during the 11th Pelotonia on August 3, 2019. Rocco the Raccoon was her friends, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 38 in 2016. This is the 4th time she has taken Rocco on her Pelotonia ride.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Riders head down Jersey Mill Rd NW just outside of New Albany during the 11th Pelotonia on August 3, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Rider Eric Tippett shakes the hand of Chris Horton while holding a sign that thanked bicyclists for contributing to the ability for his wife to receive life-saving chemotherapy. Horton has made a memorable impression on riders, often evoking emotion and giving them inspiration to finish out the 100-mile ride during the 11th Pelotonia on August 3, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Volunteer Maryann McGrath cheers on riders as they make it up Reynolds hill during the 100 mile route during the 11th Pelotonia on August 3, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Ellie Brasky, 9, and her little brother Nate, 6, (behind) cheer as their father Ted heads towards the finish line at Kenyon College during the 11th Pelotonia in Gambier, Ohio on August 3, 2019.

First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Kyle Robertson / The Columbus Dispatch

Devin Verhoff gets kisses from his dog Riley after crossing the finish line at Kenyon College during the 11th Pelotonia in Gambier, Ohio on August 3, 2019.