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Middlesboro Elks Lodge’s annual “Hoop Shoot” free throw shooting contest was held at Middlesboro High School on Dec. 2. The contest was open to all boys and girls in the Tri-State area. Boys competed against boys and girls against girls in three age categories ages 8 through 13 to see who could make the most of 25 free throws.

Winners are eligible to compete in the District competition in January in Cynthiana.

Pictured, on front row, left to right with their trophies are first place winners, Garrison Warren, Kaden Ellis, Kaylyn Simpson, and Alexus Lawson. Standing, on second row, left to right are runners-up, Jack Smith, Brandon Harrell, Chase Gregory, and Christopher Lightfoot.