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.
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.
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.
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 the Pelicans at Moda Center.
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.
A swimmer competes in a freestyle event Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, during the OSAA State Swimming Championships at Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center in Beaverton, Ore.
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.
South Salem High School cheerleaders perform a routine in front of empty stands March 11, 2020. That Wednesday’s slate of games was the last to be played in front of fans after Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced restrictions on gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic. On March 12, all OSAA events were cancelled for the remainder of the season.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Portland Timbers celebrate a stoppage-time goal by Brian Fernàndez on Sept. 7, 2019, during the Timbers’ 2-1 win against Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park.
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.
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.