Kids compete in Elks Hoop Shoot contest

Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 held their annual local Hoop Shoot Competition at the Goedde Building on Sunday. Pictured above are the girls champions: Cali Gregory (12 and 13 year old division, 20 shots made) and Kaci Gregory (8 and 9 year old division, 21 shots made). Pictured below are (front row): Dalton Keysor (boys 10 and 11 year old division, 14 shots made, third place), Griffin McCracken (boys 10 and 11 year old division, 22 shots made, champion), Boston Bailey (boys 8 and 9 year old division, 16 shots made, champion). Back row, left to right: Nick Evans (boys 12 and 13 year old division, 12 shots made, third place), Carter Hohman boys 12 and 13 year old division, 21 shots made, champion), Payton Stabler (boys 12 and 13 year old division, 16 shots made, second place), Keaton Foster (boys 10 and 11 year old division, 16 shots made, second place) and Zach Crummey (boys 8 and 9 year old division,13 shots made, second place). All of the champions will compete at Findlay University’s Croy Gymnasium on January 14. Photos submitted