Hoop Shoot Committee

2008 Southeast Region Hoop Shoot Results

The six Georgia Champions who advanced to the Southeast regionals in Valdosta on March 14th and 15th, 2008.

Front Row: Dahmon Lemmon - Dublin, Judith Clemmons - Dalton, Mary Beth Cottle - LaGrange, Bree Walraven - Calhoun Second Row: Christopher Smoat-Brown - Augusta, Nicholas Fortenberry - Augusta Back Row: Vance Rhodes PSP, Bill Cook Southeast Regional Director, Warren Moyers State Director

Shown below is Christopher Smoak-Brown, Georgia's 12 - 13 year old Regional Champion. Chris will represent Georgia at the National Finals in Springfiel, Ma. April 24 - 27

Pictured with Chris is Bill Cook Regional Director and Warren Moyers, Georgia State Director.

2008 State Hoop Shoot Results

These are the 24 state finalists out of over 38,000 participants in the Gerogia Elks Hoop-Shoot contest, held February 23rd, 2008 at Newton County High Schol in Convington, Georgia.

The six Georgia Champions who will advance to the Southeast regionals in Valdosta on March 14th and 15th, 2008. Pictured with Elroy the Elk are from left to right: Dahmon Lemmon - Dublin - 22/25 Nicholas Fortenberry - Augusta - 20/25 Christopher Smoat-Brown - Augusta - 22/25 Mary Beth Cottle - LaGrange - 18/25 Bree Walraven - Calhoun - 20/25 Dria Clemmons - Dalton - 19/25

Last Year Hoop Shoot Results

Georgia captured two of the six regional titles in Valdosta. The six winners will progress to the national contest in Springfield. Shown are the two winners from Georgia. They are Brooke Silvers sponsored by the Calhoun Lodge and Joe Newton sponsored by the Fitzgerald Lodge.

8 - 9 Girls			|	8 - 9 Boys
Amanda Portal	20/25 5/5	Fl	|	Tyler Rice	24/25	Al
Bailey West	20/25 4/5	Al	|	Brandon Buck	20/25	Ga
Taylor Tucker	19/25	Ga	|	Matt Spencer	19/25 5/5	Ms
Dexlie Inman	18/25	SC	|	Bryce Schneider	19/25 2/5	SC
Alexis Politi	9/25	Ms	|	Tyler Rice	19/25 0/5	Fl
10 - 11 Girls			|	10 - 11 Boys
Alexis Diaz	19/25	Fl	|	Dylan Sexton	21/25	SC
Hannah Smith	16/25 3/5 2/5 3/5	Ga	|	Adam Robles	19/25	Fl
Falisha Duniap	16/25 3/5 2/5 2/5	Ms	|	Nicholas Fortenberry	18/25	Ga
Julia Mitta	12/25	Al	|	LaFayette Rutledge	15/25	Ms
Shameece Gary	12/25	SC	|	Spencer Walker	13/25 0/5	Al
12 - 13 Girls			|	12 - 13 Boys
Brooke Silvers	22/25	Ga	|	Joe Newton	22/25	Ga
Megan LaTorre	19/25	SC	|	Zack Burns	21/25	Al
Maghan Karcher	14/25 5/5	Fl	|	Adam Silver	18/25	Fl
Carrie Webster	14/25 3/5	Ms	|	David Allen	17/25	SC
Ashton Cowan	7/25	Al	|	Javon Cross	11/25	Ms

Shown below are the regional winners advancing to Springfield.

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Georgia State 2007 Hoop Shoot Results

Georgia crowned six state champions February 24th with quite a display of shooting. The contest was held at Newton County High School with the Covington Elks Lodge serving as host.

The six winners were:

Age	Name	Lodge Sponsor	Score	Tie Breaker
8 - 9 Girl	Taylor Tucker	Covington	18/25
8 - 9 Boy	Brandon Buck	LaFayette	22/25
10 - 11 Girl	Hannah Smith	Grayson-Loganville	17/25	4/5
10 - 11 Boy	Nicholas Fortenberry	Augusta	24/25
12 - 13 Girl	Brooke Silvers	Calhoun	18/25	4/5
12 - 13 Boy	Joe Newton	Fitzgerald	20/25

These six winners will advance to the Southeast Reginal Contest March 16 - 17 in Valdosta, Ga. They will face the champions from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina for the right to compete in the National Finals in Springfield, Ma. April 19-21.

Let's wish them the best in their effort to capture a regional title.

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Georgia Hoop-Shooters Capture 3 Regional Titles

Three of Georgia's six State Champions won Regional titles and will compete in the National finals in Springfield MA April 20-23 Front Row: Collin Parker making 21 of 25 shots sponsored by Calhoun Lodge; Nocholas Fortenberry making 23 of 25 shots sponsored by Augusta Lodge; Kelsey Holt making 21 of 25 shots sponsored by Dalton Lodge.
Back Row: Georgia Elks President Vance Rhodes; State Hoop Shoot Chairman Warren Moyers; SE Regional Director Bill Cook. Everyone in Georgia is proud of your accomplishments and wish you the best in Springfield!

Georgia Hoop Shoot Champions in Valdosta for Southest Reagional Contest

Front Row: Baylee Rollins, Douglas; Nicholas Fortenberry, Augusta; Kelsey Holt, Dalton.
Second Row: Collin Parker, Calhoun; Danielle Gazaway, Warner Robins; Joel Senell, College Park.
Back Row: Georgia Elks State President Vance Rhodes; Hoop Shoot Chairman Warren Moyers; Georgia Elks President Elect J. D. Hall; SE Regional Director Bill Cook.
The above state champions will compete against the state champions from Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi to determine who will go to Springfield MA April 20-23.

Chaiman	Warren Moyers, Grayson-Loganville
SE Regional Director	Bill Cook, Dalton
NW Chairman	Butch King, LaFayette
NE Chairman	Jeff Dial, Covington
SW Chairman	Tommy Thompson, Albany
SE Chairman	Roy Spiker, Valdosta
Advisor	PSP Matt Hitlin, Atlanta-Northlake