Elks list annual Soccer Shoot winners

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its Soccer Shoot on Saturday, May 5, at the Elks Lodge.  Approximately 20 students participated in the event and were cheered on by parents and grandparents.

In the girls division, 7 and under group, placing first was Elliana Kline, second place was Madison Ditmeyer. In the 8-9 age group, first place was Adeline Collins.  In the 12-13 age group, first place went to Sydni Thatcher.

In the boys division, 7 and under group, placing first was Logan Ditmeyer, second was Austin Bockrath and third was Isac Kline.  In the 8-9 age group, first place went to Fletcher Collins, second was Landon Moody and third place went to Anthony Kline. In the 10-11 age group, first place went to Ethan Swallow.    In the 12-13 age group, the first place winner was Michael Etter, while second place went to Brandon Hernandez and third place to Drew Kline.

The first, second and third place winners each received a trophy. All the participants received a participant medal.

First place winners will represent the Van Wert lodge at the Northwest District Soccer Shoot to be held in Findlay on Saturday, June 16.  The winners at the district level will advance to the state contest Saturday, July 28, at Coshocton.

“Van Wert Lodge is proud to be able to provide this contest each year for the area youth to participate in,” said Fred Fisher, lodge soccer chair, adding that the lodge thanks all the parents who brought out their children and stayed to cheer them on.

First- through third-place winners show off their respective awards. (Elks photo)