First place, Sports Feature - Rebecca Benson / The Blade, "Mocking"Wheeling’s team mocks a Walleye fan after scoring their third goal during the second period an ECHL game at the Huntington Center in Toledo on November 12, 2021.
Second place, Sports Feature - Erik Schelkun / Freelance, "Head Pat"Dayton's Hannah Moulton gets a comforting pat on the head after the conclusion of the A10 cross country championship race. Moulton and the Flyers placed 2nd out of 13 teams.
Third place, Sports Feature - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon Journal, "State Champs"New Albany players celebrate after winning the OHSAA Division I state championship at Canal Park on June 13, 2021, in Akron.
Award of Excellence, Sports Feature - Meg Vogel / The Cincinnati Enquirer, "Farmer Break"Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (17) closes his eyes between plays stands in the outfield during the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs, May 1, 2021, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
