Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) blocks the shot of Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin (24) during the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Billy Horschel's family rushes out onto the 18th green to greet him after he wins the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Ohio State center Joey Brunk (50) dunks over Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) and guard Tyson Walker (2) during the second half of a NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus. State won 80-69. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez (9) reacts to a goal by midfielder Lucas Zelarayan (10) past New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) during the second half of the MLS game at Lower.com Field. The Crew won 3-2. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place The Olentangy Braves take the field prior to the high school football game against the Thomas Worthington Cardinals at Thomas Worthington High School. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Ohio State forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) competes in a slam dunk contest during the “Buckeyes on the Blacktop” event on the rec basketball courts behind Ohio Stadium. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Ohio State Buckeyes fans stand in the blowing rain during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place The Ohio State Buckeyes compete their final team routine during the U.S. Collegiate Championship for artistic swimming at Ohio State's McCorkle Aquatics Pavilion. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws (50) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Confetti rains down as the Columbus Crew 2 receive their trophy following the 4-1 win over St. Louis CITY2 in the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro Cup Championship at Lower.com Field. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place For a moment of prayer, Luke Kraus joins arms in prayer with residents at the Richland Correctional Institution following a basketball game between residents and a group of "outsiders" that also included former Ohio State star Aaron Craft. As part of the Faithful In Serving Together prison ministry program, basketball, along with dialogue and religion, is used to help the incarcerated population find common ground. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place New Albany's Dillon Schaub (3) and Roman Orsinelli (5) celebrate following their 20-7 win over the Upper Arlington Golden Bears in the Div. I regional semifinal high school football playoff game at Westerville Central. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) is handed a towel after he took a puck to the eye during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Vegas won 3-2 in a shootout. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Michigan Wolverines players celebrate at midfield following their 45-23 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Flags on top of the Masters scoreboard blow in the wind during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Caddies check out approach positions on the 13th fairway during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place With cell phones banned from the course, patrons grab photos of Tiger Woods on the second fairway using point-and-shoot and disposable cameras during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place An azalea-themed ball sits on a tee at the first hole during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place With rain and lightning in the area, course workers put out a weather warning sign on a through board during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Cameron Smith's caddie Sam Pinfold searches for his ball in the azalea bushes on the 13th hole during the second round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach shot on the 15th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Bubba Watson reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place A patron carries a course booklet in his green pants during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Rory McIlroy reacts after holing out of the bunker for a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Scottie Scheffler celebrates with his caddie, Ted Scott, after finishing his final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - First Place Following his tournament win, Scottie Scheffler covers his face while sitting next to 2021 champion Hideki Matsuyama at the green jacket ceremony during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch)
