Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: UT-Austin Entry Title: Ewers leads Longhorns in dominant farewell to The Big 12, solidifying themselves as Conference champions for the first time since 2009 Entry Credit: Evan Vieth Judge Comment: I like the contrast of the lede. Be careful not to leave out first-name references (Sarkisian).
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: UT-Arlington Entry Title: Turkey lands historic win in international volleyball tournament, fans celebrate Entry Credit: Isaac Appelt Judge Comment: Lots of voices in this story. The more voices, the better the story. That's usually the case.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: UT-Austin Entry Title: Trick plays, T’Vondre Sweat lead Texas to Big 12 Title over Oklahoma State Entry Credit: Lindsey Plotkin Judge Comment: The lede definitely got me interested. That's half the battle.
