Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: University of North Texas Entry Title: Dallas Trinity midfielder Gracie Brian jumps to headbutt the ball against Spokane Zephyr on Nov. 20, 2024. Entry Credit: Tyler Quisenberry Judge Comment: A great capture that could have benefited from a tighter crop. Still, it’s the best composed image shot that shows a fair amount of technical skill in a hot moment.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: University of Houston Entry Title: Jack Martin’s game-winning field goal Entry Credit: Raphael Fernandez Judge Comment: The difficulty in such a crowd shot is making sure everyone around the central image is contributing. And that’s the case here. What seems like an easy shot is actually quite difficult to pull off.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: UT-Arlington Entry Title: Diving Dig Entry Credit: Samarie Goffney Judge Comment: Very seldom do sports photographers grasp the benefits of extreme angles. They don’t get low or stand tall. Here’s a perfect example of a low angle making the shot.
