The 2022 Holbrook Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot, a local, district, state and national competition for free throw accuracy, was held on Saturday, Dec. 10. 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. 21. The first place winner of the boys 8-9 division was Ethan Jackson, making 7 out of 25 shots; Isaac Sandoval, second place; and Captain McGee and Tristen Mann both earned third place. The first place winner of the girls 8-9 division was Payzlii Benton, making 7 out of 25 shots; and Scarlett Marquez, second place. The first place winner of the boys 10-11 division was Patrick Cassidy, making 8 out of 25 shots; Devin Thomas, second place; and Sebastian Hernandez, third place. The first place winner of the girls 10-11 division was Callie Orton, making 11 out of 25 shots; Mackenzie Kescoli, second place; and Kayleigh Begay, third place. The first place winner of the boys 12-13 division was Manny Guerrero, making 18 out of 25 shots; Braylon, second place; and Taliman Bradley Nelson, third place. The first place winner of the girls 12-13 division was Payton Orton, making 20 out of 25 shots; Shayla Attakai, second place; and Clara Irving, third place. The Holbrook Elks Lodge and the community of Holbrook wish the winners the best of luck in their next level of competition in Camp Verde.
