(3-15-26) The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held the Great Lakes Regional Hoop Shoot Competition on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in South Bend, IN.
Representing Mercer County Elks #2170 was Calvin Homan. Calvin shot 22 of 25 to place 2nd in the 8-9 Boys division.
The Elks National “Hoop Shoot” free throw shooting contest, founded in 1971, is the largest most visible of the many youth activities throughout the country. The contest is funded entirely by the Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America.
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