News From The Court

Springfield or Bust! (posted 2/25/2010): The 2009-10 Hoop Shoot Regional contests are under way. See the list of champions who have earned a spot to compete in the 2010 National Finals in Springfield, Mass., on April 24, 2010.
Wish a Hoop Shoot Finalist Good Luck! (posted 2/24/2010): Send one of the lucky 2010 national finalists a greeting today!
Hoop Dreams (posted 8/4/2009): Watch the streaming video of the 2009 top Hoop Shooters as they address the delegates at the Grand Lodge Convention in Portland, Ore.
A Hoop Shoot to Remember (posted 4/27/2009): The 2009 Hoop Shoot was full of excitement and record-breaking shoot outs.
The Coach Who Doesn't Quit (posted 3/30/2009): Hoop Shoot alumnus Coach Ben Jacobson took his Northern Iowa Panthers to the Big Dance in March. Even though they lost to the Purdue Boilermaker's, you can be sure that under Coach Jacobson, they'll be back! Read the story of the coach and the perseverance he learned as an 11-year-old Hoop Shooter.
1994-95 Getty Powell Winner’s 3-point Buzzer Beater Wins the Game! (posted 3/24/2008): It’s safe to say Ty Rogers is the most popular guy in Kentucky this week! Rogers’ buzzer beater gave Western Kentucky a 101-99 OT victory over Drake in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But this wasn't the first time his shooting skills made him a winner!
Elks Hoop Shoot is a "Truly Wonderful Experience" (posted 4/15/2008): “I am writing to express my sincere thanks to you and the entire Elks organization for the truly wonderful experience.”

These words of thanks come from Jeff Cassarino, father of Kyle Cassarino, who competed at the 2007-08 New England Regional Elks Hoop Shoot Competition. Even though he didn’t make it to the 2007-08 Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals next week, the Hoop Shoot has already made an impression on Kyle and his family.
Hoop Shoot Alum Dreams Big (posted 1/17/2006): Former Hoop Shoot champ Adrianne McNally will realize her dream of playing college basketball this fall.
Hoop Shooter Key in Winning National Championship (posted 7/5/2005): Bonnie Samuelson's no stranger to victory. This year, she took first place in her age division at the Hoop Shoot and lead her team to the AAU girls' 11-under national title.
Samuelson Siblings Got Skills (posted 4/13/2005): The mother of two sisters on the road to the Hoop Shoot National Finals shares insight into a sibling rivalry that's nothing but net.
Former Hoop Shooter Recalls Lessons Learned (posted 2/8/2005): Lanae Martineau talks about her Hoop Shoot experience.
Hoop Shoot Parents Say Thank You (posted 6/4/2004): Parents of a Hoop Shoot State Finalist from Michigan thank the program for the experience.
A Family Affair, Hoop Shoot Style (posted 4/14/2004): Basketball is a way of life for the Alfords.

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