2025 Q4 Picture Story

Points for Q4 PPAGLA Quarterly Contest 2025

Points for Q4 PPAGLA Quarterly Contest 2025

Robert Gauthier                          710 Points

Ringo Chiu                                    610 Points

Jill Connelly                                  490 Points

Gina Ferrazi                                  470 Points

Cristina Salvador Klenz               470 Points

David Swanson                             410 Points

Thomas Cordova                          320 Points

Keith Birmingham                        310 Points

Mike Goulding                              290 Points

Will Lester                                     280 Points

Robert Hanashiro                         210 Points

Terry Pierson                                 200 Points

Genaro Molina                              150 Points

Michael Coons                               140 Points

Scott Mitchell                                 140 Points

Ghawam Kouchaki                         140 Points

Dana Rene White                             90 Points

Patrick Fallon                                    90 Points

Jonathan Alcorn                               80 Points

Daniel Dreifuss                                 70 Points

Paul Rodriguez                                  50 Points

Mindy Schauer                                  50 Points

William Liang                                      40 Points

Amy Gaskin                                         30 Points

Sarah Reingewirtz                              20 Points

Ronen Tivony                                      20 Points

Quarter 4 judges: Diannie Chavez, Rob Schumacher, Mark Henle

Judges comments: The clear winner and nothing more to say but “historic baseball moments”.

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First Place

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Starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Jake Bauers (not pictured) of the Milwaukee Brewers to end the fourth inning of game 4 of a National League Championship series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 18, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers In the fourth inning of game 3 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of game 4 of a National League Championship series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his third solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning of game 4 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his third solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning of game 4 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers In the seventh inning of game 3 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his lead off solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers In the first inning of game 3 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a lead off home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of game 4 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts toward the dugout after hitting his third solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning of game 4 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers high fives teammates after hitting his third solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning of game 4 of a National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 to win game 4 and the National League Championship series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the MVP trophy after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 to win game 4 and the National League Championship series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Second Place

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Dodgers fans and motorcycles fill the intersection at 8th and Figueroa Street during celebrations for the 2025 World Series victory parade, as onlookers record the stunts with their phones. Nov 3rd, 2025

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A California Highway Patrol car is surrounded by celebrating Dodgers fans, with several people rocking the vehicle, at 8th and Figueroa Street following the team's 2025 World Series victory parade. car is surrounded by celebrating Dodgers fans, with several people rocking the vehicle, at 8th and Figueroa Street following the team's 2025 World Series victory parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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A California Highway Patrol car is surrounded by celebrating Dodgers fans, with several people climbing onto the vehicle, at 8th and Figueroa Street following the team's 2025 World Series victory parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Dodgers fans continue celebrating after the victory parade for the 2025 World Series champions. At 7th and Flower Street, a fan wearing a cartoon mask stands in front of Los Angeles Police officers holding a line to disperse the crowds forming after the parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Dodgers fans continue celebrating after the victory parade for the 2025 World Series champions. At 7th and Grand Avenue, fans overtake a box truck and climb onto its bed. Nov 3rd, 2025

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An altercation breaks out during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade at 7th and Grand Avenue as two individuals tackle and strike another person on the ground. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Bystanders kneel to assist an injured person on the ground at 7th and Grand Avenue after an altercation during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Emergency Services assist an injured person on the ground at 7th and Grand Avenue after an altercation during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade. assist an injured person on the ground at 7th and Grand Avenue after an altercation during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Los Angeles Police officers arrest several individuals at 7th and Hope Street following the conclusion of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Los Angeles Police officers arrest several individuals at 7th and Hope Street following the conclusion of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade and place them in a police van. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Los Angeles Police officers arrest several individuals at 7th and Hope Street following the conclusion of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade. Nov 3rd, 2025

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Los Angeles Police officers arrest several individuals at 7th and Hope Street following the conclusion of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory parade and place them in a police van. Nov 3rd, 2025

Third Place

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George Putnum walks along the line of vintage cars on Main street at the Santa Paula Cruise Night Oct, 2, 2025.

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Detail of the gear shift i

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Amelia Rogers, 4, takes a look at some of the cars on display for the October 2025 Cruise Night Car Show in Santa Paula.

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Bob Martinez Sr. shakes Freddy Magdaleno hand during the October 3rd, 2025 Cruise Night Car Show in Santa Paula.

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Henry Lloyd takes his time to view all the old vintage cars on display at the 25th Annual Cruise Night Car Show in Santa Paula Oct.3, 2025

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Krystal Edwards walks Main Street checking out the vintage cars on display at sunset during the annual Cruise Night Car Show in Santa Paula Oct. 3rd, 2025

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Oversized rabbit good luck charm hangs from one of the vintage cars on display at the Cruise Night Car Show in Santa Paula Oct.3rd, 2025

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Honorable Mention

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Dodger fans celebrate during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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Blake Snell during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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Fans take photos as double decker buses carrying Dodgers payers ride by during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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Fans cheer as the Dodgers pass by during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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A fan runs down Grand Street with a flag before the start of the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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( L to R)Alyssa Ramirez, Jasmine Inzunza, Ariana Ramirez and Ashley Ramirez hold up their signs during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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The buses come down the start of the route during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts holds up the World Series trophy during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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Kike Hernandez celebrates during the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship parade in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 November 2025. The Dodgers rallied in game 7 to win their second consecutive World Series championship.

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Meet your judgeS

Diannie Chavez is a staff photographer at The Arizona Republic. She joined the visuals team after graduating from Arizona State University in 2022. Prior to her role at The Republic, she worked with PHOENIX Magazine, News21 and Cronkite News in Washington, D.C. 

Rob Schumacher is a senior staff photographer at The Arizona Republic & USA TODAY Network since 1990. In addition to hundreds of state, regional, and national awards, Rob was the 2020  Arizona Photographer of the Year.

Mark Henle is a senior staff photographer for The Arizona Republic & USA TODAY Network. since 1984. He started his career at the age of 14 working for his family ‘s bi-weekly newspaper in Marshall, MN. Mr. Henle has two hundreds of state, regional and national awards.