Two local girls, 14-year-old Sydney Anderson and 11-year-old Danika Seabrands, emerged as state champions in the Knights of Columbus free-throw competition.

Each had won their age divisions at the local, district and regional levels, qualifying for the state competition March 23 in Yakima.

Each year the local competition is sponsored by Sacred Heart Council 13364 Knights Of Columbus during the month of January.

Last year more than 17,000 sharpshooters participated in local events with girls and boys, ages 10 through 14 , competing in their respective age divisions.