March 7, 2017

Illinois Elks Association Hoop Shoot 2017

Elks care. Elks share. And, so do Elks Hoop Shoot contestants! Armed with a big heart and an accurate free throw shot, Hoop Shoot contestants find creative ways to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

A Drug Awareness message was conspicuous in a high-traffic area during Hoop Shoot registration.

Past State President Paul Ronzani mans the hotdog concession.

IEA Vice Presidents Tom Deien and Dave Jurmu confer with Hoop Shoot Director Jim Swisher.

Past IEA Hoop Shoot Director Bob Swisher assists patrons registering for the 2017 Hoop Shoot.

Hoop Shoot director Jim Swisher takes a pause for the cause while helping register shooters.

Hoop Shoot finalist signs one of the basketballs that were given to the participants who secured the greatest number of signatures of Elks members attending this year’s event in Decatur.

Pam Turner and Thomas Tracy of Wheaton Lodge serve soft drinks as part of the IEA’s welcome to Hoop Shooters.

Hoop Shoot participants gather for a group photo just before this years event at Jefferson School in Decatur.

Camren Ray, representing Lawrenceville Lodge 1208, runs “the gauntlet” upon his introduction in the 12-13 boys division at the IEA Hoop Shoot finals.

IEA President Ray Summers addresses the gathering of Hoop Shoot participants at the Saturday night awards dinners.

Rayci Phelps, representing McLeansboro Lodge 1882 and South Central District, displays the Jim Watson Memorial Trophy as the top shooter at this year’s IEA Hoop Shoot, sinking 22 of 25 shots. She is accompanied by Past State President Ralph Bradshaw.

8-9 GIRLS – Rayci Phelps, representing McLeansboro 1882 and South Central District, won on 22 of 25, with Kenna Hight, second, representing Cairo 651 and South District, with 21 of 25, and Mylee Tracy, third, representing Beardstown 1007 and the West Central District, with 16 shots made.

8-9 BOYS – These are four of the unidentified participants. Winning the division was Brady Clark, representing Effingham 1016 and East Central District, on 24 of 25 shots made, followed by Avian Thomas, second, representing Rock Island 980 and Northwest District, with 21 of 25, and Elliott Acree, third, representing Mt. Carmel 715 and South Central District, with 20 of 25.

10-11 BOYS – Anden Atwood, representing Fairfield 1631 and South Central District, was the division winner on 22 of 25 and 5 of 5 in a shootoff. The second- and third-place finishers, not pictured, were Phillip Cipriani, representing Oaklawn 2254 and East District, with 22 of 25 and 3 of 5; and Alex Gruca, representing Des Plaines 1526 and North District, with 21 shots made.

10-11 GIRLS – Anna Beyers, representing Pana 1261 and East Central District, won with 18 of 25 shots made, followed by Tori Geriets, second, representing Lincoln 914 and West District, with 16 shots made and 4 of 5 in a shootout; and Maddie Gourley, third, representing Pontiac 1219 and East District, with 16 and 2 of 5.

12-13 GIRLS – Sophie Bormann, representing Metropolis 1428 and South District, won with 18 of 25 shots made and shootoffs of 4 of 5 and 4 of 5, followed by Abbie Dabson, second, representing Jacksonville 682 and West Central District, with 18 of 25, 4 of 5 and 3 of 5; and Lauren Klien, third, representing Oglesby 2360 and Northwest District, with 17 of 25.

12-13 BOYS – Brady Schemehorn, representing Galena 882 and Northwest District, won with 22 of 25 shots made, followed by Camren Ray, second, representing Lawrenceville 1208 and South Central, with 21 of 25 and 5 of 5; and Nathan Kaufman, third, representing Marion 800 and South District, with 21 of 25, 4 of 5 and 4 of 5.

Hoop Shoot Director Jim Swisher and Past State President Paul Ronzani toss minature basketballs to eager Hoop Shoot participants, after the awards dinner.

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