(11-16-24)The 53rd Annual Elks Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 with 6 area schools participating. The Elks Hoop Shoot is the national free throw shooting contest for boys and girls age 8 through 13. The local 1st place winners will compete in the District Hoop Shoot on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at The Ohio State University- Lima/Rhodes State College campus – Cook Hall. Winners will advanc to the State, Regional, and National Hoop Shoot competitions.

The local winners were:

8-9 Girls

Stella Kunkleman – Spencerville

10-11 Girls

Lillian Perkins – Temple Christian

12-13 Girls

Kaynlee Geary – Delphos Jefferson

8-9 Boys

Brody Howe – St Charles

10-11 Boys

Kal McPheron – Spencerville

12-13 Boys

Wyatt Bishop – Spencerville