In the category of boys ages 8-9, Taylor Mann (left) took first place with 13 baskets and Tony Mann (right) was second.
In the category of boys ages 8-9, Taylor Mann (left) took first place with 13 baskets and Tony Mann (right) was second. Photos courtesy of Holbrook Elk’s Lodge No. 2450
In the category of girls ages 12-13, Callie Orton was first with 9 baskets.
In the category of boys ages 12-13, Michael Martinez (left) with 19 baskets, Carter Dixon (center) and Kaiden Becenti (right).
In the category of boys ages 10-11, Tucker Orton (left) was first with 19 baskets, Axton Baldonado (center) and Isaac Sandoval (right) third.
In the category of girls ages 10-11, Kylie Manygoats (pictured) was first with 16 baskets.

The 2025-2026 Holbrook Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, Dec. 20. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a local, district, state and national competition for free throw accuracy. 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. 10.

Winners in each division include:

Boys age 8-9: Taylor Mann, first place with 13 baskets and Tony Mann, second place.

Boys age 10-11: Tucker Orton, first place, with 19 baskets; Axton Baldonado, second; and Isaac Sandoval, third.

Girls age 10-11: Kylie Manygoats, first place with 16 baskets.

Boys age 12-13: Michael Martinez, first place with 19 baskets; Carter Dixon, second; and Kaiden Becenti, third.

Girls age 12-13: Callie Orton, first with 9 baskets.

The Elks Hoops Shoot Committee would like to thank the following organizations and volunteers that allowed this competition to happen: Holbrook Unified School District, Hulet Elementary, Phil Cobb, Debbie Koerperich, Laverne Joe, Adam Marsh, Pat Nichols, and the entire Elks Lodge No. 2450. Thank you for supporting our youth in Holbrook.

The Holbrook Elks Lodge and the community of Holbrook wish the winners the best of luck in their next level of competition on Jan. 10, in Camp Verde. Represent our community with pride!