The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest sponsored by Ashland/Hopkinton Bishop Rice Council 4822 will be held Friday, Jan. 9, at Hopkinton High School at the conclusion of the HHS boys basketball game (which starts at 6:30). All boys and girls ages 9-14 from Hopkinton and Ashland can participate. Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, and first-place winners advance to the district finals. For more information, contact Joe Altman at 508-380-0163 or joealtman@verizon.net.