Maggie Brinkman, a 12-year-old Brownell Middle School student, took fifth place at the 2015 Knight of Columbus Freethrow Contest state finals March 21 in Fresno.
Brinkman was one of nearly 300 athletes from Brownell, South Valley and Ascension Solorsano middle schools, as well as El Robles Elementary and St. Mary’s School who participated in the local competition Feb. 7.Â
The Brownell hooper then advanced to the district tournament where she qualified for state.
Bud Riewerts is the chairman who organized the competition in Gilroy.
