Kyle Valdez, representing the Bayou Vista Knights of Columbus Council No. 6211, finished tied as state runner up in his age group in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship at Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette Saturday. Valdez, an eighth grader at Berwick Junior High School,
made 20 of 25 free throws. Blake Broussard from Lacassine was the state champion in the age group of 13 year old boys as he made 22 of 25 free throws. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Kenny Alfred)
Kyle Valdez, an eighth-grader at Berwick Junior High School, won the 13-year-old division of the Knights of Columbus Regional free-throw tournament at Church Point High School Sunday. Valdez nailed 21 of 25 free throws to
advance to the state championship at Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette on March 12. Valdez previously won the Council and District competitions. From left are Hoan Valdez, his mother; Ian Valdez, his brother; Dr. Joseph Dean Valdez, his father; Valdez; and Kenny Alfred, K of C free throw coordinator. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Kenny Alfred)