A local youth has advanced to the national Elks Hoop Shoot finals.
Parkview Junior High seventh grader Paxton Gher won the North Central Region (12-13 year old division) championship in Iowa Saturday.
He made 23 of 25 free throws to capture the title.
Gher will now compete at the national finals in Chicago, Ill on Saturday, April 26th.
Larger first base option allowed in high school baseball, other NFHS rules changes
High school football teams in Illinois open practice August 5
Cessna commits to Lincoln Trail College at Robinson
Farrar wins four medals at Special Olympics USA
Ash announces committment to Olney Central College
Jenkins Class 2A All-State
Another post-season award for Lawrenceville Indian senior Bryant Jenkins.
