All these winners were contenders, in part, because they included the ball in the frame. Many entries just didn't work as sports action images without their respective ball in the frame. First place captured the emotion of the collision. Second place is such a crisp, tight shot of the peak moment. Third place was a great moment of tension because it looks like one player is about to get kicked in the face.
Judges:
Scott P. Yates/The Roanoke Times, Heather Rousseau/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times
Judges Comments
All these winners were contenders, in part, because they included the ball in the frame. Many entries just didn't work as sports action images without their respective ball in the frame. First place captured the emotion of the collision. Second place is such a crisp, tight shot of the peak moment. Third place was a great moment of tension because it looks like one player is about to get kicked in the face.