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On Dec. 3, Lodge 25, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, New Haven, hosted the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at the Farnam House. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest for youth ages 8 to 13. The local New Haven Elks winning contestants have an opportunity to advance through to the District Hoop Shoot Contest held on Jan. 8, 2017. at Derby High School. District winners may then proceed on to state, Rregional and national-level competitions (at the 2017 Hoop Shoot National Finals, Chicago, April 20 – 23).
Boys – Ages 10 – 11
1st Place = Jaysir Troutman, Sheriden Middle School
2nd Place = Nichalos Boughton, Ridge Hill School
3rd Place = Jamere White, Savin Rock School
Boys – Ages 12 – 13
1st Place = Caleb Harris, Davis St. School
2nd Place = Lajeair Osumah, Davis St. School
3rd Place = Malacki Lewis, Wintergreen Magnet School
