During halftime of the Wrangell Wolves’ game against the Metlakatla Chiefs on Friday, Jan. 10, several kids were recognized for their free-throw talents. The first, second, and third place winners of the local Elks Hoop Shoot were awarded their trophies. The Hoop Shoot is a contest the Order of Elks hosts across the country each year, open to children from 8 to 13-years-old, divided into different age groups. The winners recognized in this year’s contest are as follows (left to right): Back row: 12-13-year-old 2nd place winner Brody Knecht, 12-13-year-old 3rd place winner Trevyn Gillen, 12-13-year-old 1st place winner Adeline Andrews, 12-13-year-old 2nd place winner Mindy Meissner, and 12-13-year-old 3rd place winner Kayla Meissner.

Middle Row: 3rd place Sawyer Rooney, 1st place Alana Harrison, 2nd place Everett Meissner, and 1st place Aadyn Gillen. Front Row: 10-11-year-old 3rd place winner Hailey Cook, 8-9-year-old 1st place winner Clara Carney, 8-9-year-old 2nd place winner Charlie Nelson, and 8-9-year-old 1st place winner Michael Cook.

Not pictured are 8-9-year-old 3rd place winner Lynnea Harrison, 8-9-year-old 2nd place winner Jayden Daughterty, 8-9-year-old 3rd place winner Sawyer Larrabee, 10-11-year-old 2nd place winner Sophia Martinsen, and 12-13-year-old 1st place winner Daniel Harrison.