Two local students that participated in the 2026 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest won the state of Michigan competition. Ten-year-old Kamden Kraemer of Vulcan, representing Council 9532 of Norway, and 14-year-old Samual Rossi of Felch Township, representing Council 1585 of Iron Mountain-Kingsford, were recently presented with the trophies by Michael Prokopowicz, state deputy diocesan representative, at a social gathering hosted by Council 1585 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Kingsford. The Knights of Columbus annually hosts a free throw competition for girls and boys ages 9 through 14. Council competitions take place in January, district competitions in February and regional and state finals in March. From left are Tony Edlebeck, Council 1585 and local free throw contest coordinator; Kamden Kraemer; Michael Prokopowicz, SDDR; and Samual Rossi. (Contributed photo)