Elks hoopsters move on to district tourney

Youth turned out to participate in the Elks Lodge Annual Hoop Shoot. Participants do their best to hit shots from the free throw line in elimination rounds to move on in the national competition.

Sunday, November 5, found shooters at the line in Thompson Falls High School gymnasium to put their hours of practice to work.

Organizer Mike Thilmony worked with volunteers Katrina Nygaard, Carl Padden, Lisa Mickelson, Bill Kenyon, Arlene Mack, Megan Baxter, Don Manning, Jesse Mack, Doug Padden, Ron Sharp, Darrell Torgrimson, Darrell and Doris Grimm to ensure the local tournament would move smoothly into the district level.

The conclusion of the event named who would move on to the district tourney in Pablo, January 13.

Winner in the girls 8-9 category was Aubrey Baxter of Thompson Falls; 10-11 girls champion was Gabbi Hannum of Thompson Falls; 12-13 girls winner was Ellie Baxter of Thompson Falls. Boys 12-13 champ was Max Hannum of Thompson Falls; 10-11 boys winner was Conner Toivenen of Superior, and 8-9 boys champion was Carson Toivenen of Superior.