Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: St. Edward's University Entry Title: The Cowboys’ head coach hire is shocking; let’s talk about it Entry Credit: Hailey Womack Judge Comment: This is how sports columnists at the large newspapers in the country still right. It's a throwback to an older style of journalism that has greatly changed. Good work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: St. Edward's University Entry Title: Hey Dallas Mavericks, what are you even thinking? Entry Credit: Hailey Womack Judge Comment: Well-researched and personal in nature. I appreciate the use of familiar tone.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Dallas College - North Lake Entry Title: Doncic trade Entry Credit: Rhythm Ghimire Judge Comment: Another great example of familiarity with an audience on a topic that has everyone abuzz.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Cisco College Entry Title: A Dream Come True Entry Credit: Kaitlee Wyatt Judge Comment: Heartfelt and fun to read. I would have liked to learn more about why you chose rodeo. I'll be interested to read what you write after your final semester.
Competition Comment: This was a strong category of writers. It's nice to see attention, effort and research paid to these sports topics. The writers were passionate what they wrote about, and that's hard to find in digital journalism in the current age.
