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Seven Local Students Headed To State Free Throw Contest

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By Leanne Murray - email

WORCESTER CO., Md. - Seven winners of a local free throw contest are now headed to the state level. On Saturday, February 2nd, in Salisbury, District #22 of the Knights of Columbus held their annual Free Throw Contest.

Officials tell WMDT that seven students from around Worcester County, were winners, and will move on to the State Contest on Sunday, February 17th, in Gambrills, Maryland.

The winners were:
Christine Lizas 10 yrs. old Ocean City Elementary
Zion Shockley 10 yrs. old Berlin Intermediate
Brian Manuel 11 yrs. old Berlin Intermediate
Dierra Smith 12 yrs. old Stephen Decatur Middle
Matthew Kinsey 12 yrs. old Stephen Decatur Middle
Sara Mitrecic 13 yrs. old Stephen Decatur Middle
Austin Taylor 13 yrs. old Worcester Preparatory

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