Hoop Shoot champs set to compete in Greencastle

Awards were presented to first, second, and third place contestants at Sunday’s Elks Hoop Shoot contest. They were (front row, from left) Russell Lewis, Luke Glassley, Rory Collett, Gavin Glasser, Addison Coonfield, Cora Dell, Caitlin Horton, Dylan Sloneker, and Emmitt Bradshaw. (Back row, from left) Hudson Wade, Blake Glassley, Addison Blum, Riley Suarez, Bayleigh Eisele, Stella Dell, Yvonne Wilson, Max Everson, and Director Pete Smith. (Photo provided)

Posted By: Richie Hall December 15, 2023

The REPORTER

The 52nd Elks Hoop Shoot local contest took place last Sunday morning at the Boys & Girls Club. Six winners were decided from some outstanding shooters.

In the girls’ divisions, Riley Suarez tied Bayleigh Eisele by knocking down 23 of their 25 free throw attempts. Riley earned the victory by making all five of her free throws in the first tiebreaker to win the 12-13 age group. Stella Dell hit 13 free throws to win the 11-12 group. The 8- to 9-year-old winner was Cora Dell, who made six shots.

The boys’ competition was just as competitive. Hudson Wade won the 12-13 group by making 21 free throws. In the 10- to 11-year-old group Russell Lewis sank 14 free throws to win. And in the 8-9 age group Luke Glassley drilled 23 out of his 25 attempts.

The champions now advance to compete in the 2024 West Central District competition at Greencastle’s McAnally Center on Jan. 13, 2024.