03/27/2026
🏀 Congratulations to Our State Champion! 🏀
The State Council Basketball Free Throw Contest was held on Saturday, March 21, and we are proud to announce an incredible achievement by one of our own!
Our 9‑year‑old girls champion, Emma Sagrado, represented Knights of Columbus Council 1179 and District 34 with outstanding skill and sportsmanship. Emma earned her place at the State Contest after winning the Trenton Diocese Free Throw Contest on March 14, advancing to compete against 9‑year‑old girls from three other dioceses across New Jersey.
During the State competition, Emma displayed impressive consistency and focus. After 25 free throw attempts, she was tied with another competitor, each making 18 out of 25 shots. The contest then moved to a dramatic tie‑breaker round of five additional free throws. Emma rose to the occasion, sinking 4 out of 5 free throws, edging out her competition by just one basket to claim the State Council Championship!
🎉 Congratulations, Emma, on winning the State Council Basketball Free Throw Contest! 🎉
We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and composure under pressure.
Emma attends Sacred Heart School, and her family are parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish. Thank you, Emma, for representing your school, parish, council, and district with such pride!
👏 Way to go, Emma! 👏