Six boys and five girls from the Belleville area, ages 9 to 14, were named local champions of the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the district level.

Our local Council #6630 sponsored the competition in the local gyms. All youngsters, ages 9 to 14, were eligible to participate.

The nine-year-old girls champion is Lindsy Schadewalt, Lindsey Kittleson came in second and Megan stone placed third.

Chase Bredeson is the boys champion in the nine-year-old division, with Ben Johnson coming in second and Dawson Schlueter placing third.

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