Paulding eighth grader Zach Barton recently advanced to the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship after qualifying from a competition at the Ottoville Parish Center. Barton, who advanced earlier in competitions at Paulding High School and at Delphos St. John’s, hit 19 of 25 free throws to qualify and will now compete at the state level on Saturday, March 16, at Columbus Bishop Ready High School. He will compete in the boys 13-year old division.
