The Elks Hoop Shoot last month crowned 12 winners in their respective age divisions of the 35 participants. The northeast district contest is Jan. 23 in Columbia City.

Pictured with Rowdy Yates of the Bluffton Elks Lodge as winners in the girls 8-9 division are Raelin Bower, second place, and Jaycee Carroll, first place. (Photos provided)
Winners in the girls 10-11 division are Khloe Gehrett, first place, and Leighann Carpenter, second place.
Winners in the girls 12-13 division are Haley Williamson, first place, and Alexandria Koby, second place.