Elks Host Hoop Shot Contest

COBLESKILL — The Cobleskill Elks lodge hosted a Hoop Shoot contest at the Cobleskill-Richmondville High School Gym November 15.

30 young, male and female, athletes took part shooting for a chance to advance to the District competition January 11, 2026 at the Herkimer High School.

Each year The Elks Lodge host millions of participants starting at a local Lodge level, advancing to District, State, Regional and National competitions.  The free competition promotes, family, focus and hard work developing what is call Gritty kids.  Based upon Angela Duckworths research, grit was a more accurate predictor of success than social intelligence, good looks physical health or IQ.

Cobleskill Winners are

                                Girls                         Boys

Ages 8-9:    1st       Ida Karker                 Arthur Dreyer

                   2nd     Sadie Gridley           Keyser Butler

                   3rd            XXX                    Charlie Masse

Ages 10-11::  1st   Guilianna Fisk              Ty Moreland

                      2nd    Lena Noble                 Sebastian O'Neil

                      3rd   Raina Rightmeyer         Charles Boniello

Ages 12-13    1st     Sawyer Beisler          JJ Fisk

                       2nd   Bayless Forsythe          XXX

                        3rd  Ella Coons                     XXX