NOLA.com/Times-Picayune had a first, two seconds and a third.
Nola.com/The Times-Picayune won four awards in the 2017 Louisiana Sports Writers Association writing contest Saturday.
Columnist Ron Higgins won first place in open class pro columns for his column on former LSU star Ben Simmons distaste for the school. The judge said « it was biting commentary with good use of examples to build a case. »
Columnist Larry Holder placed second in Division 1 Columnist of the Year with his collection of three columns.
Prep writer Jim Derry won third place in open class prep event for his story on Destrehan winning the Class 5A state girls basketball title.
Also, Nola.com/Times-Picayune won second place for best dally section.
