Hoop Shoot News

Hoop Dreams

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:15:38 +0600

Watch the streaming video of the 2009 top Hoop Shooters as they address the delegates at the Grand Lodge Convention in Portland, Ore.

A Hoop Shoot to Remember

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:26:57 +0600

The 2009 Hoop Shoot was full of excitement and record-breaking shoot outs.

The Coach Who Doesn't Quit

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:38:43 +0600

Hoop Shoot alumnus Coach Ben Jacobson took his Northern Iowa Panthers to the Big Dance in March. Even though they lost to the Purdue Boilermaker's, you can be sure that under Coach Jacobson, they'll be back! Read the story of the coach and the perseverance he learned as an 11-year-old Hoop Shooter.

Springfield or Bust!

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:17:01 +0600

The 2008-09 Regional Finals results are starting to come in. These lucky winners will be participating in the National Finals in Springfield, Mass., on April 25. Click here to view the Regional results!

Elks Hoop Shoot is a "Truly Wonderful Experience"

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:51:41 +0600

“I am writing to express my sincere thanks to you and the entire Elks organization for the truly wonderful experience.”

These words of thanks come from Jeff Cassarino, father of Kyle Cassarino, who competed at the 2007-08 New England Regional Elks Hoop Shoot Competition. Even though he didn’t make it to the 2007-08 Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals next week, the Hoop Shoot has already made an impression on Kyle and his family.

1994-95 Getty Powell Winner’s 3-point Buzzer Beater Wins the Game!

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:56:15 +0600

It’s safe to say Ty Rogers is the most popular guy in Kentucky this week! Rogers’ buzzer beater gave Western Kentucky a 101-99 OT victory over Drake in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But this wasn't the first time his shooting skills made him a winner!

Hoop Shoot Alum Dreams Big

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:32:09 +0600

Former Hoop Shoot champ Adrianne McNally will realize her dream of playing college basketball this fall.

Hoop Shooter Key in Winning National Championship

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0600

Bonnie Samuelson's no stranger to victory. This year, she took first place in her age division at the Hoop Shoot and lead her team to the AAU girls' 11-under national title.

Samuelson Siblings Got Skills

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0600

The mother of two sisters on the road to the Hoop Shoot National Finals shares insight into a sibling rivalry that's nothing but net.

Former Hoop Shooter Recalls Lessons Learned

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0600

Lanae Martineau talks about her Hoop Shoot experience.

Hoop Shoot Parents Say Thank You

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0600

Parents of a Hoop Shoot State Finalist from Michigan thank the program for the experience.

A Family Affair, Hoop Shoot Style

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0600

Basketball is a way of life for the Alfords.