At the recent New England Regional Hoop Shoot, Jamison Evans representing the Rutland Lodge in the Boys 12-13 year old division and Jacobi Lafferty representing the Burlington Lodge in the Boys 8-9 year old division each took first place in their age groups and went on to compete in the Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals that were held in Springfield, Ma. on April 18.
On May 6th at the Vermont State House, the two New England champs received a proclamation for their achievements in the Hoop Shoot competition. Jacobi Lafferty from Burlington 8-9 year old shot 23 for 25 and came in 4th and Jamison Evans from Rutland 12-13 shot 20 for 25 and came in 5th.
Pictured l-r: Carl Colburn Vermont Elks Association President, Pat Brennen State Rep from Cholchester, Jacobi Lafferty, Jamison Evans, Steve Edgerley Vermont Hoop Shoot Chairperson, Larry Cupoli State Rep from Rutland City and Brian Norris Hoop Shoot chair from Burlington.