Congratulations to Parkview Junior High School 7th grader Paxton Gher.
He finished third in the 12-13-year-old division of the Elks National Hoop Shoot finals at Wintrust Arena in Chicago Saturday.
Gher made 24 of 25 free throws in the first round of the competition and was 5 of 5 in a shoot off.
He qualified for the national finals by winning the North Central Region in Iowa back in March and was one of 12 finalists at the event.
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.
