Twelve area youngsters will advance to a regional free throw shooting competition, thanks to their prowess Saturday at the Iola Elks Hoop Shoot.
The top two finishers in three age divisions — boys and girls have their separate competitions — will travel to Pittsburg Jan. 5 to compete at the district level.
The local winners follow:
8-9 years
Boys
1. Kaden Petit
2. Josh Kaufman
3. Ryker Curry
Girls
1. Rebecca Sprague
2. Adrianne Reynolds
3. Aibree Christy
10-11 years
Boys
1. Aaron King
2. Cal Leonard
3. Matthew Karr
Girls
1. Madisyn Holloway
2. Piper Moore
3. Caleigh Porter
12-13 years
Boys
1. Evan Sigg
2. Jeremy Waldman
3. Hadley Splechter
Girls
1. Colbi Riley
2. Lauren Cargill
3. Hailei Gregg