Judge- Paul Nisely, Senior Photo Editor at The Sporting News
First Place – Chris Detrick/Salt Lake Tribune
Pepperdine’s Jason Walberg, #12, gouges the eyes of Brigham Young University’s
Jonathan Tavernari, #45, during the first half of the game. No foul was called
on the play. Although Tavernari missed the basket immediately following the
eye gouge, he was not injured. Later in the game, he scored back-to-back
three-pointers, helping BYU win the game 86-67. Tavernari finished the game
with 10 points.
OWWWWWWWW!! And WOW!! The hand-downs winner. What a great
moment. Tack sharp. Fantastic photo!! This is a photo for
your portfolio.
Second Place – Jason Olson/Deseret Morning News
Altamont’s Bryson Foy celebrates after beating Wayne’s Jeffery Stephenson
in the 1A 119-lbs. championship match at the state wrestling tournament
at UVSC Saturday, February 10, 2007. Foy beat Stpehenson to claim the
title.
Fantastic reaction with a great face. The dramatic lighting helps
the mood of the photo too.
Third Place – Scott G. Winterton/Deseret Morning News
Ogden Raptors’ #3 Justin Fuller collides with Orem Owlz’ Catcher #10 Anel
De Los Santos at home plate. Santos held on for the out. September 1,
2007.
Really good action photo. You caught “the moment” with the catcher’s
mask still airborne while the catcher holds onto the ball as and the opposing
players leg. The catcher had a nice grimace too. Clean and
a tight .
Honorable Mention – Eli Lucero/Herald Journal
Logan’s Josh Thompson, top, pins Preston’s Tayler Doying in the first round
of their 130 pound match Tuesday January 2, 2007 in Preston Idaho.
Really good wrestling photo. Nice moment. Good face. Liked
the neck muscles and tendons straining.
Honorable Mention – Tom Smart/Deseret Morning News
Sever Talbot, of Ogden, hangs onto a steer during steer wrestling during
the first competition of the high school rodeo championships in Heber
City, Utah June 6, 2007.