March 7 State Champions in Conway

Chase Anderson and Taylor Williams topped competitors from around the state at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The event, held on March 7th in Conway, brought together shooters from ages 10 to 14 who had won at both the local and district levels.

Anderson capped off his last year of eligibility with his fourth district championship and his third state crown. His run this year was his best ever. He sank 13 of 15 at the local level, 24 of 25 at the district level, and 21 of 25 at the state championship, where he competed against six other 14 year old boys.

State Champions Taylor Williams and Chase Anderson with Youth Director Ike Eisenhauer,

Williams was the 11 year old girl champ. She made it to the state level last year only to fall short. This year, it took her two overtimes to win at the district level, and she did not waste the opportunity. She sank 18 of 25 to beat three other district champions and capture the state title.

Haley O’Donnell from Hot Springs Village placed third among 12 year old girls. Haley, Chase, and Taylor all attend Jessieville School.

This marks the third year in a row that the Hot Springs Village Knights of Columbus council produced two of the ten state champions.

 

February 20 District Competition in Benton

Of the seven winners at the local level, there were three winners from the Benton competition going on to state copetition.

District Winners Hayley O'Donnell, Chase Anderson, and Taylor Williams

January 16 Local Competition in Jessieville
The free throw competition sponsored annually by the Knights of Colmbus was held Saturday morning, January 16, at the Jessieville Sports Complex. The event was coordinated by Youth Director Ike Eisenhauer, and he was assisted by nine brother knights. There were thirteen competitors for the five age categories (10-14) within each gender.

The seven winners are pictured (l-r): Justin Bates(12); Lorenz Fehrenbacker (10); Haley O'Donnell (12); Taylor Williams (11); Dylan Anderson (11); Alisha Davis (13); and, Chase Anderson (14).

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This year, in addition to the medals and certificates, Council 10208 gave each winner a basketball. Regional competition will be held at the Catholic School in Benton on Saturday, February 20. There are more pictures in the photo gallery.