First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalWalsh Jesuit goalkeeper Ava DeBolt, center, hits a corner kick away over Hudson’s Delaney Halstead and teammate Hannah Pachan during the first half of a high school soccer match, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalEthan 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.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalCleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) topples over Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalCleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy takes the field during pregame announcements before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalA Browns fan lets everyone know where he stands on the team’s current quarterback situation as the Browns trail during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalJohn 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.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalCleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) barely misses a home run ball hit by Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) during the third inning of an MLB game at Progressive Field, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalWest Branch’s Boston Mulinix celebrates after scoring the game-winning run during the seventh inning of the OHSAA Division II state championship baseball game against Hamilton Badin at Canal Park, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalFormer Walsh Jesuit football star and Cleveland Browns consultant Mike Vrabel, center, gives the team a pep talk in the locker room before their football game against St. Ignatius, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalWalsh Jesuit cornerback James Brewer, right, nearly picks off a pass intended for Hoban wide receiver Tylan Boykin during the second half of high school football game, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalAkron Zips forward Enrique Freeman (25) eyes down the ball against Kent State Golden Flashes center Cli'Ron Hornbeak (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalTallmadge Pat Marcu shows a thumbs up to the crowd as he is hauled off the field following an injury during the first half of a high school football game against Highland, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Tallmadge, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalAkron forward Victor Gaulmin eyes down the ball during the first half of an NCAA college soccer match against the Ohio State Buckeyes, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalAkron Zips tight end Grant Gainer (19) celebrates with teammates after beating the Kent State Golden Flashes in an NCAA college football game at Dix Stadium on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Kent, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalRunners step off for the first wave of the 2024 Akron Marathon, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalThose who chose to wake up early to compete in the 2024 Akron Marathon are provided with words of encouragement from spectators, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalAfter early morning showers, runners are reflected in a puddle along Broadway during the 2024 Akron Marathon, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalMadison Gajarsky of Broadview Heights checks on Seyram Wisdom Djobokou Koumako of Cleveland after he took a spill in the homestretch of the 2024 Akron Half Marathon, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalAaron Davidson of Flagstaff, Ariz., left, high fives fans on his way to a first-place finish in the 2024 Akron Marathon with a time of 2:25:30, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalAkron Marathon medals wait to be claimed by those who finish during the 2024 Akron Marathon, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
First Place, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon JournalMaura Lemon of Dayton celebrates as she wins the women’s division of the 2024 Akron Marathon with a time of 2:52:36, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.
