A sports-related photograph with strong human interest or pictorial quality that celebrates the role athletics play in the lives of athletes and fans. Examples: The joy of victory or agony of defeat, fan reaction and interaction, athlete portraits.
Pictured from left to right, Norman Simmons III, Kesean Leonard, Micah Johnson, and Jhayden Holmes of East High School mourn the loss of the Class A sectional final against Wayne High School at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. on March 2, 2024. The score was 48-42.