The New England Elks Regional Hoop Shoot was held in South Portland Maine March 21, 22 and 23 with hoop shooters from all of New England competing. Vermont had 2 Regional winners who will go on to the National contest April 11, 12 and 13th in Springfield, Mass. There will be 72 shooters at the contest from all over the US.
Kaia Anderson from St. Johnsbury Lodge, Sawyer Ramey, Rutland Lodge, Katie Cushing, St. Albans Lodge, David Gratton, Newport Lodge, Emily Willis, Newport Lodge, Jacob Cady, St. Johnsbury Lodge and Steve Edgerly Vt. Elks State Hoop Shoot Chairperson.
Emily Willis was in a shoot off for third place. David Gratton 10-11 year old from Newport Lodge won his contest with a score of 19/25 and a shoot off with 5/5 and Jacob Cady from St. Johnsbury Lodge won his contest with 23/25 and 5/5. Jacob also won the Walter Kettelle trophy which is given to the high scoring boy and girl of the shoot. Jacob and David will go on to the National Shoot in April.
David Gratton with Keith Palmer, Vermont State Elks Association President
Jacob Cady with Keith Palmer, Vermont State Elks Association President
Jacob Cady recieving the Walter Kettelle trophy from Mr. Walter Kettelle![]()