By K. Conner On Dec. 3, the Winslow Elks Lodge held their citywide Hoop Shoot Championship round at Petronovich Gym, following the preliminary rounds being held at the schools where a total of 305 students took part in. With 50 students able to compete but with only 31 students showing up for the finals. The following are winners from each division that will advance to represent Winslow at the district shoot. In the 8 to 9-year-old boys division, Jayden Passmore and Carlos Quezada. In the 8 to 9-year-old girls division, Kassidy Calnimptewa and Maria Card. In the 10 to 11-year-old boys division, Thells Baker and Gabrial Breeze. In the 10 to 11-year-old girls division, Cinniah Echoles and Brandi Calavasa. In the 12 to 13-year-old boys division, Montrell Masawytewa and Cayden Vigil. In the 12 to 13-year-old girls division, Nalani Chee and McKenna Hardy. On Jan. 21 they will travel to Camp Verde to compete at the District Shoot where the winners advance on to the State Shoot. The Winslow Elks and Hoop Shoot Chairman Chuck Long wishes to thank the Winslow Unified School District Superintendent Connie Gover along with the principals and teachers who helped make this year’s hoop shoot possible.
