By Naomi Hatch Matthew Brimhall, son of Doug and Jeanette Brimhall won the Elks District Hoop Shoot title for 8 to 9-year-old boys, earning a trip to the state competition, where he became Arizona’s 2013-14 champion. The Hoop Shoot is sponsored by the Elks and is a free throw program for youth ages 8 to 13. Matthew is a third grader in Tracie Bradshaw’s class at Highland Primary School in Snowflake. “We’re proud of him,” said Principal Roy Owens. “I let all the principals know we have a state champion at Highland Primary…he is the first state champion of the year.” When asked why he likes Highland Primary, Matthew responded, “It has lots of stuff at the playground,” then added that it is a good school, with good teachers and a good principal. He is excited to go to Las Vegas, Nev., this weekend, where he will compete for the regional championship. He said he’s never been to Las Vegas and is excited to go.