This just in!

Got word about this today.

For the second year in a row, I have been named 1 of 3 national finalists for the Award for Excellence of Youth Sports by Penn State University's John Curley Center for Sports Journalism.

Last year, I was one of three national finalist for my enterprise story about the national changes being made regarding baseball bat regulations at the youth, high school and college levels, coupled with the rising costs of baseball bats.

This year, I submitted a four-part series about the positives and negatives of club sport participation and how it has changed the entire landscape of youth sports.

The winner will be announced by the end of the month.

Wish me luck!