Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 held its annual basketball Hoop Shoot Jan. 15 at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach. The event was for children ages 8 through 13. Prizes were provided to each participant, with winners advancing to district, state and regional competitions.
The 8-9-year-old girls’ group was won by Gia Scott with 9-of-25 shots.
The 10-11 girls’ group was won by Samantha Delp with 4-of-25, and second place went to Lilliana Mason with two baskets.
The 12-13 girls’ group was won by Mia Scott with 16-of-25, and second went to Aubree Duke with eight.
The 8-9 boys’ group was won by Gabe Wideman with 15-of-25, and second was taken by Rowan Kreitzer with four.
The 10-11 boys’ group was won by Vincent Gilbert with 16-of-25, and Thomas Bratben took second with eight.
The 12-13 boys’ group was won by Benjamin Hill with 22-of-25 and second went to Desean Morris with seven.
First-place winners will return to the Sussex Family YMCA Sunday, Feb. 5, for district competition.
For more information, go to elks.org/hoopshoot.