2024 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 1st Place   Union freshman pitcher Rylan Howe watches his pitch hurdle toward home plate Friday, April 26, 2024, during Union’s 6-3 win against Battle Ground at Union High School.

2024 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 1st Place

Union freshman pitcher Rylan Howe watches his pitch hurdle toward home plate Friday, April 26, 2024, during Union’s 6-3 win against Battle Ground at Union High School.

  2023 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place   Portland Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski cools off Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, before the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

2023 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place

Portland Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski cools off Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, before the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

  2022 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place   Beaverton High School players celebrate Saturday, March 12, 2022, after defeating Barlow 56-39 in the 6A OSAA State Basketball Championship at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland in Portla

2022 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place

Beaverton High School players celebrate Saturday, March 12, 2022, after defeating Barlow 56-39 in the 6A OSAA State Basketball Championship at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland in Portland, Ore.

  2022 SPJ Northwest Excellence in Journalism — 2nd Place Portrait   La Center senior receiver Davari Grauer shows off his bright gloves for a portrait Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at La Center High School in La Center, Wash. Grauer wears the gloves fo

2022 SPJ Northwest Excellence in Journalism — 2nd Place Portrait

La Center senior receiver Davari Grauer shows off his bright gloves for a portrait Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at La Center High School in La Center, Wash. Grauer wears the gloves for his grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s, so that his grandfather can find him on the field when he forgets what number he wears.

  2023 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place   Raptors pitcher Charlie Royle throws the ball Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, during the Raptors’ 10-6 loss to the Pickles in the first game of the WCL Divisional Series at Walker Stadium in Portland.

2023 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place

Raptors pitcher Charlie Royle throws the ball Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, during the Raptors’ 10-6 loss to the Pickles in the first game of the WCL Divisional Series at Walker Stadium in Portland.

 A runner’s head passes in front of the sun Saturday, May 21, 2022, during the OSAA State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

A runner’s head passes in front of the sun Saturday, May 21, 2022, during the OSAA State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

 Players get hyped in a pregame huddle July 23, 2021, during the final day of Competitive Ultimate Training Camp at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash.

Players get hyped in a pregame huddle July 23, 2021, during the final day of Competitive Ultimate Training Camp at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash.

  2023 NPPA Monthly Clip Contest 2nd Place   New Orleans power forward Larry Nance Jr., right, bounces a basketball off his head while a Trail Blazers cheerleader twirls through the air Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to

2023 NPPA Monthly Clip Contest 2nd Place

New Orleans power forward Larry Nance Jr., right, bounces a basketball off his head while a Trail Blazers cheerleader twirls through the air Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to the Pelicans at Moda Center.

 Portland Winterhawks forwards Gabe Klassen, left, and James Stefan, top, surround Brandon forward Nolan Flamand on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Portland Winterhawks forwards Gabe Klassen, left, and James Stefan, top, surround Brandon forward Nolan Flamand on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

 Westview senior Darrius Clemons catches a long touchdown pass Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, during the Wildcat’s 44-42 loss to Jesuit at Jesuit High School.

Westview senior Darrius Clemons catches a long touchdown pass Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, during the Wildcat’s 44-42 loss to Jesuit at Jesuit High School.

  2023 World Sports Photography Finalist — Athletics    2022 NPAA Monthly News Clip Contest 1st Place   Banks senior Jamar Flippen, center, lets out a yell Saturday, May 21, 2022, after winning the 4A boys 4x100 relay event at the OSAA State Track an

2023 World Sports Photography Finalist — Athletics

2022 NPAA Monthly News Clip Contest 1st Place

Banks senior Jamar Flippen, center, lets out a yell Saturday, May 21, 2022, after winning the 4A boys 4x100 relay event at the OSAA State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

 Mountain View senior Titus Schulz celebrates after winning the 220-pound OSAA State Wrestling title March 1, 2020 at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Schulz defeated Sherwood junior Bryan Cuthbertson by an 11-7 decision.

Mountain View senior Titus Schulz celebrates after winning the 220-pound OSAA State Wrestling title March 1, 2020 at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Schulz defeated Sherwood junior Bryan Cuthbertson by an 11-7 decision.

  2023 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 1st Place   Team USA’s Kamorea "KK" Arnold, right, hugs teammate Hannah Hidalgo on April 8, 2023, after their 100-79 win against Team World Select in the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit at Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

2023 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 1st Place

Team USA’s Kamorea "KK" Arnold, right, hugs teammate Hannah Hidalgo on April 8, 2023, after their 100-79 win against Team World Select in the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit at Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

 Oregon sophomore tight end Terrance Ferguson, right, points to the sky after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, during the Ducks’ 41-20 win against BYU at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Oregon sophomore tight end Terrance Ferguson, right, points to the sky after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, during the Ducks’ 41-20 win against BYU at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

 Sunlight illuminates part of the track as a runner competes in the girls’ 3000-meter race May 21, 2021, during the 6A Track and Field Showcase at Pioneer Memorial Stadium in Oregon City, Ore.

Sunlight illuminates part of the track as a runner competes in the girls’ 3000-meter race May 21, 2021, during the 6A Track and Field Showcase at Pioneer Memorial Stadium in Oregon City, Ore.

 Portland Winterhawks forward Tyson Yaremko, right, and Brandon forward Roger McQueen fight Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Portland Winterhawks forward Tyson Yaremko, right, and Brandon forward Roger McQueen fight Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

 Summit High School players celebrate and chase senior Julian Mora, left, after Mora hit a game-winning putback shot as time expired to send the Storm to the 6A OSAA state tournament semifinals on March 9, 2022, at the Chiles Center at the University

Summit High School players celebrate and chase senior Julian Mora, left, after Mora hit a game-winning putback shot as time expired to send the Storm to the 6A OSAA state tournament semifinals on March 9, 2022, at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland.

 Water reflects runners as they dash around the track May 24, 2019, during the OSAA 5A/6A Track and Field Championships at Mt. Hood Community College.

Water reflects runners as they dash around the track May 24, 2019, during the OSAA 5A/6A Track and Field Championships at Mt. Hood Community College.

  2017 NPAA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place   The Wasilla Warriors react on the bench Saturday, March 25, 2017, after the Warriors 50-46 loss to Dimond in the boys 4A ASAA state championship game at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

2017 NPAA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place

The Wasilla Warriors react on the bench Saturday, March 25, 2017, after the Warriors 50-46 loss to Dimond in the boys 4A ASAA state championship game at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

 Ketchikan High School senior Sarah Cool (7) avoids a tackle by Thunder Mountain sophomore Cierra McCain (20) on Friday, April 1, 2016, during the Lady Kings' 2-0 win against the Lady Falcons at Esther Shea Field. ©Ketchikan Daily News

Ketchikan High School senior Sarah Cool (7) avoids a tackle by Thunder Mountain sophomore Cierra McCain (20) on Friday, April 1, 2016, during the Lady Kings' 2-0 win against the Lady Falcons at Esther Shea Field. ©Ketchikan Daily News

 Oregon sophomore Kenny Wooten looks skyward during pregame Jan. 24, 2019, before the Ducks’ game against Washington in Eugene.

Oregon sophomore Kenny Wooten looks skyward during pregame Jan. 24, 2019, before the Ducks’ game against Washington in Eugene.

 Jesuit senior QB Jack Heyden loses the football Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, during the Crusaders’ 28-21 loss to Lake Oswego in the semifinals of the OSAA 6A State Playoffs at Hillsboro Stadium.

Jesuit senior QB Jack Heyden loses the football Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, during the Crusaders’ 28-21 loss to Lake Oswego in the semifinals of the OSAA 6A State Playoffs at Hillsboro Stadium.

  2012 Louisiana/Mississippi APME 1st Place Sports Photo   LSU sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry makes a leaping catch to score a touchdown during the Tigers’ 20-13 win against Arkansas on November 23, 2012, in Fayetteville.

2012 Louisiana/Mississippi APME 1st Place Sports Photo

LSU sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry makes a leaping catch to score a touchdown during the Tigers’ 20-13 win against Arkansas on November 23, 2012, in Fayetteville.

 Newberg junior Weston Vaughn loses his helmet while sliding into second base March 23, 2019, during the Tigers’ 4-3 loss to Oregon City at Tigard High School.

Newberg junior Weston Vaughn loses his helmet while sliding into second base March 23, 2019, during the Tigers’ 4-3 loss to Oregon City at Tigard High School.

  2022 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place    A cross country runner takes a break behind a table full of water cups Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, during the OSAA State Cross Country Championships at Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore.

2022 NPPA Monthly News Clip Contest 2nd Place

A cross country runner takes a break behind a table full of water cups Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, during the OSAA State Cross Country Championships at Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore.