Wrangell Sentinel -

The annual Elks Hoop Shoot is back on schedule this year. The event is set for Saturday morning at the community gym, with staggered times for different age groups.

Last winter’s shoot was postponed to January, to stay away from holiday events amid concerns over COVID-19’s impact on the community.

Each participant Saturday will receive a free basketball to use in the Hoop Shoot — and will get to keep the ball.

A hamburger lunch at the Elks Club for all participants will follow the competition.

Boys and girls ages 8 and 9 will shoot at 9 a.m., followed by 10 and 11 year olds at 10 a.m...