Annual Elks Hoop Shoot Contest livens Carson City MAC
Dozens of kids gathered at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) Saturday to participate in the 58th annual Elks Hoop Shoot Contest in Carson City.
Boys and girls ages of 8-13 competed in six different divisions, displaying their shooting skills from the free-throw line and at 10 feet.
First place finishers in each category will advance to the regional contest at Wooster High School in Reno.
Lee Pisiewsai, contest coordinator, described the impact of youth athletic programs around Carson City.
“Events like these help teach kids the fundamentals of basketball and all other sports,” he said. “Our contest in particular is really special, because our participants can compete in the regional, state, and district rounds all over Nevada.
"From there, they can play in Chicago and have a chance to earn up to $25,000 in scholarships," Pisiewsai said. "So it’s really important to engage in these activities.”