The 2021 Holbrook Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot, a local, district, state and national competition for free throw accuracy, was held on Saturday, Dec. 11. Each participant is allowed 25 free throws. The shooter with the most free throws made out of 25 shots in his or her age division advances to the next level of competition. Winners in each division will advance to Camp Verde to compete in the district competition on Jan. 15. The winner of the boys 8-9 division was Amare Brown, making 15 out of 25 shots, second place was Julian Quezada and third place was Sawyer Fish. The winner of the girls 8-9 division was Callie Orton with 8 out of 25 shots, second place was Tasheena John and third place was Jasmine Knight. The winner of the boys 10-11 division was Josiah Wiles with 10 out of 25 shots, second place Roy Yazzie and third place Eli Natoni. The winner of the girls 10-11 division was Payton Orton with 10 out of 25 shots and second place Clara Irving. The winner of the boys 12-13 division was Manny Guerrero with 17 out of 25 shots, second place William Nez and third place Daniel John. The winner of the girls 12-13 division was Shayla Attakai with 12 out of 25 shots and second place was Braylee Livingston.
