Fredell finishes third in state hoop event

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Local youths who took part in the state competition for the Elk's Hoop Shoot are: from left Jace Bennett, Teresa Fredell, and Analeise Mills.

Mountain Home's three district winners of the Elks Hoop Shoot competition competed in Blackfoot at the program's state competition this past weekend, with Teresa Fredell earning a third-place trophy in the 12- to 13-year-old girls division.

Jace Bennett placed in the boys 8- to 9-year-old boys division and, Analeise Mills placed in the 10- to 11-year-old girls division.

All three of the youths got to travel with their families to this third level of the Shoot Off.

They competed with 30 other youths from throughout the state, representing five districts.

"All three did great jobs and should be very proud of themselves to get this far," said local Hoop Shoot Chairman Larry Fincher. "We hope it was a fun and great experience for them and their families."

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