Hoop Shoot News

A Trip to Remember

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:53:57 +0600

Watch the videos of the speeches the Getty Powell Award winners gave during the 2011 Elks National Convention in Phoenix.

Henry Legend

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:17:46 +0600

After a tense eight-round shoot-off, read how Henry Westphal claimed the Getty Powell Award.

The Fifth Time’s the Charm

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:16:28 +0600

Read how Kendal Cloninger’s perfect score made her the Getty Powell Award winner.

National Finalist Slide Show

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:16:02 +0600

Check out this pdf of the slide show featuring the National Finalists, which was shown at the Awards Banquet following the Hoop Shoot contest.

Congratulations Hoop Shoot Champions

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:05:12 +0600

The 39th annual Hoop Shoot was a success! Congratulations to all 72 national finalists. Check out the results posted on our website.

Good Sportsmanship Goes a Long Way

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:28:33 +0600

Check out these stories of champions from the Southeast Central Region.

The Thrill of Victory

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:33:46 +0600

Two former national finalists returned to the 2011 Southeast Regional Hoop Shoot contest. Find out how they did!

Local News Video of National Finalist

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:21:47 +0600

Nicholas Hagel’s North Central Regional Hoop Shoot score of 23 out of 25 free throws has secured him a spot at the National Finals in Springfield, Mass. Check out this local news video on Nicholas’ success!

Scoring Big in the Southwest Region

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:10:49 +0600

Read all about the Southwest Regional Hoop Shoot competition.

Hoop Shooting Siblings Head to National Finals

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:34:20 +0600

The Ziska siblings, Alex and Christen, are both headed to the National Finals in Springfield, Mass. Read their story.

National Finalist in the News

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:58:53 +0600

Check out this local news article on Hayden Scott, a 2011 National Hoop Shoot finalist from Appleton, Wis. Way to go Hayden!

Shoot-out Determines Northwest Regional Champions

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:05:38 +0600

Check out this recap of the Northwest Regional Hoop Shoot competition.

Getty Powell Winner Returns to National Finals

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:35:16 +0600

The West Central Hoop Shoot Regional competition took place on March 12, 2011, in Denver, Colorado. Tommi Olson of Worland, Wyo., the 2009 Getty Powell Award winner, advanced to the National Finals with a score of 24 out of 25. Joining her is Holton Harman of Lincoln, Nebr.

The Road to Springfield

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:27:36 +0600

The 2011 West Hoop Shoot Regional Contest was on February 19, in Las Vegas. Read on for the contest results.

Bringing the Hoop Shoot to You

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:34:34 +0600

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Springfield, Mass. for the National Finals. On April 30, you can follow all the action by using our online shot tracker.

Springfield or Bust!

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:31:54 +0600

The 2010-11 Hoop Shoot Regional contests are under way. See the list of champions who have earned a spot to compete in the 2011 National Finals in Springfield, Mass., on April 30, 2011.

Nothing is Impossible

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:04:38 +0600

Winning the Getty Powell Award in 2005 was just the beginning of Lindsey Murray's athletic achievements.

Practice Pays Off

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:38:24 +0600

Watch the videos of the 2010 top Hoop Shooters accepting their awards at the Grand Lodge Convention in Orlando, Fla.