Boys and girls ages 6 through 15 gathered at the Marion High School football stadium Sunday afternoon for the local Punt, Pass, and Kick competition.

Competitors receive points for the distance they punt, pass, or kick the ball, but points are deducted for attempts that are to the sides of the line they are trying to send the ball down. In this way, the competition measures both distance and accuracy.

The winner of each division is eligible to compete in the sectional competition in October at Council Grove. Competitors who continue to win can eventually reach the national competition.

Award winners

Boys 6-7

1. Cooper Bailey, 77 feet, 10 inches. 2. Chance Shults.

Girls 6-7

1. Emily Hake, 29-9.

Boys 8-9

1. Braxton Smith, 150-5. 2. Cade Alleven. 3. Dalton Stika

Girls 8-9

1. Chloe Burkholder, 61-3. 2. Emma Calhoun.

Boys 10-11

1. Evan Calhoun, 221-11. 2. Luke Lanning. 3. Riley Hake.

Girls 10-11

1. Drew Helmer, 53-5. 2. Cassie Meyer.

Boys 12-13

1. Nate Engler, 232-7. 2. Jack Schneider. 3. Nevin Shields.

Girls 12-13

1. Kayla Kroupa, 173. 2. Elizabeth Meyer.

Boys 14-15

1. Grif Case, 281-5. 2. Jacob Smith.