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The regional Knights of Collumbus Free Throw Competition was held at Aitkin High School on March 1. 45 boys and girls, age 10-14, participated. The winners in each category are eligible to compete at the state competition that will be held at Bloomington Jefferson High School on March 28. Winners for the girls included (kneeling, left to right) Jaclyn Hollenkamp, age 10, Pine City; Hallie Schmidt, 11, Deerwood; Barb Kobylinski, 12, Upsala; Chelsey Bonsante, 13, Ironton and Michaela Gau, 14, Little Falls. Winners for the boys included (standing, left to right) Michael Hanowski, 10, Little Falls; Noah Adams, 11, Pine City; William Provost, 12, Aitkin; Kyler McKnight, 13, Chisago City and Colton Banks, 14, Isanti. Photo submitted by Kathleen Pakarine

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