44 participate in 2017 Elks Hoop Shoot Competition

Forty-four Wrangell kids took part in this year’s Hoop Shoot, the Elks Lodge’s annual December basketball free-throw competition. Held at the community center court Saturday morning, participants shot their best of 25 and will be competing against other lodges across the state. Best shooters there then compete at the regional and national levels.

8 and 9 year-olds

Girls

1st – Alana Harrison – 8/25

2nd – Sophia Martinsen – 6/25

3rd – Jenna Eastaugh – 6/25

Boys

1st – Aadyn Gillen – 14/25

2nd – Jackson Carney – 7/25

3rd – Gavin Hunt – 7/25

10 and 11 year-olds

Girls

1st – Mindy Meissner – 9/25

2nd – Mia Weiderspohn – 7/25

3rd – Kayla Meissner – 6/25

Boys

1st – Daniel Harrison – 10/25

2nd – Keaton Gadd – 5/25

3rd – Ben Houser – 4/25

12 and 13 year-olds

Girls

1st – Brodie Gardner – 9/25

2nd – Kiara Harrison – 9/25

3rd – Zahara Richie – 6/25

Boys

1st – Jacen Hay – 15/25

2nd – Leroy Wynne – 14/25

3rd – Devlyn Campbell – 14/25

Afterward, players were treated to burgers and fries at the Elks. Trophies for competition winners will be handed out during the high school’s first scheduled home game on January 19.