Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Horse Creek Academy - HCA Today Entry Title: Tractor Driving Entry Credit: Wyatt Berube Judge Comment: This was an excellent story – nice work. I, admittedly, know nothing about tractor competitions, but by the end of this I could easily describe them. That is the sign of a good piece. I appreciated the inclusion of the natural sound, the graphic was outstanding, and the interviews were appropriate. This could have aired on a professional television station. Very well done.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tupelo High School - WTHS Media Entry Title: A New Shot for a Senior Entry Credit: Channing Hooper Judge Comment: Well done. You did a good job of explaining how the archery program was new, and then focused on the one archer. I thought that was a clever way of framing the story and led to a well-written script. Interviewing the coach was successful and he was able to tell the audience more about the program. Lots of good shots and camera angles, too. Great work!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Tupelo High School - WTHS Media Entry Title: A Balancing Act Entry Credit: Rylie Robinson Judge Comment: Great story. The great video from her at practice and then the additional historic video from competitions and when she was younger really helped add to her story. The script was easy to follow and I was able to understand more about this gymnast by the end. I thought the interview with mom was great – good thinking to interview her, too. Great work!
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Horse Creek Academy - HCA Today Entry Title: Charter Sports Entry Credit: Evan Fulmer Judge Comment: Good story. The issues surrounding charter schools and sports is certainly a big one in South Carolina, and the reporter did a good job of explaining what is a very complex issue. Great job getting interviews with all the important people involved in this story. Great work!
Competition Comment: Great job to all. The "tractor driving" story was really excellent.
