The final countdown ...

Contestants, camera crews and reporters were omnipresent at the final round of the Walk-On Tryouts, as the 10 potential future sports broadcasting stars stepped up to the stage for their chance to fulfill their dreams. Click here to see the winner, Kathryn Tappen, 22, from Morristown N.J. Here is a glimpse of the second round routines...

Judges Gus Johnson (CBS Sports and MSG Network), Bonnie Bernstein (CBS Sports), Sid Rosenberg (WFAN SportsRadio), and Brian Baldinger (FOX Sports) with winner Kathryn Tappen (middle).

The two finalists wait nervously as CSTV's Tim Pernetti (VP, Programming) announces the winner to the two finalists.
CSTV's crew covered the entire event, capturing the emotion and excitement from each and every contestant.
Eventual winner Kathryn Tappen holds her mic in excitement, trying to impress the final round judges.
 

  Participants were lined up next to their opponents on CSTV's main stage.
 
Walk-on Tryout judges welcome Kathryn Tappen to the CSTV team by dressing her in a CSTV winner's jacket.
 

Thursday's judges included some of today's best sports broadcasters, including Bonnie Bernstein, Gus Johnson, Sid Rosenberg and  Brian Baldinger.
 

  Runner-up Matt Rodewald exits stage left in disappointment. Matt was the first contestant on line at 5:30 a.m., Wednesday morning.
 

  Contestants were instructed to create and perform original broadcasting copy, on site.
 

  The contestants anxiously await to hear who has made it past the next cut.