First Place, Sports Action - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “Collision”Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (21) has a head-on-head collision with CF Montreal forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (28) during the second half of the MLS match at Lower.com Field. The teams played to a 0-0 draw.
Second Place, Sports Action - Adam Cairns / The Columbus Dispatch, “Brawl”Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) and Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Gabe Powers (36) fight as teams break out into a brawl following the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Michigan won 13-10.
Third Place, Sports Action - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon Journal, “Upside Down”Ethan Timar of St. Edward, facing, and Liston Seibert of Massillon Perry flip during their 120 pound consolation match during the 2024 Ironman Wrestling Tournament at Walsh Jesuit High School on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon Journal, “John Daly”John Daly watches his putt toward the fourth hole during the first round of the Kaulig Companies Championship pro-am at Firestone Country Club, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Sam Greene / The Cincinnati Enquirer, “Steal Home”Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) dives across home plate on a steal attempt but is tagged out by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) for the final out of the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Kristin Bauer / The Chronicle Telegram, “Wrestling”Midview High School's Alaina Brown wrestles Avon Lake High School's Bianca Craig in the 130 pound weight class on Wednesday night, December 18 in a meet hosted at Avon Lake High School.
