The Kansas Elks State Hoop Shoot contest took place Feb. 8 in Wichita. These winners will advance to regional competition in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in March. They will compete against three other states, Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska, to see who will advance to the national competition in Chicago. Pictured are (from top left) 12-13 year old division: Ayla Moore is pictured with Kansas Elks State President Kerry Toomey. Ayla is from Parsons; 10-11 year old division: Burl Moore is pictured with Kansas Elks State President Kerry Toomey. Burl is from Parsons; Alice Myers, 8-9 division, was the top shooter in the girls division at the Kansas Elks State Hoop Shoot. Also pictured with Alice is Tony Nash, Kansas State Hoop Shoot director, and Becky Nash; 8-9 year old division: Alice Myers and Banks Moore also pictured is Kansas Elks State President Kerry Toomey. Both Alice and Banks are from Parsons. Gail Weldon/Courtesy photos
