Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richland Northeast High School - The Saber Entry Title: Starting small Entry Credit: Blake Betette Judge Comment: Writer did a good job with lead and direct quotes. Writer ended story with a direct quote to avoid editorializing.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Wando High School - Legend Entry Title: Expanding the Team Entry Credit: Charlotte Praete Judge Comment: Writer did a good job with lead and direct quotes. Writer ended story with a direct quote to avoid editorializing.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Bullitt East High School - Endeavor Entry Title: Changing the Rules Entry Credit: Archie Willis, Liz Swift Judge Comment: Story reflects the solid interviewing skills of the writer.
Competition Comment: All of the writers did a good job of finding an angle and going beyond just reporting on the results of the season. Writers did a good job including direct quotes.