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News from the Maine Elks AssociationMaine Elks Hoop Shoot 2025: District Champions Shine in Bath
BATH, ME – Maine’s Hoop Shoot story for the 2025 fraternal year reached an exciting milestone on Sunday, January 25th. Eighteen elite young athletes from across the state’s three Elks Districts—Coastal, Central, and Northern—converged on the Bath Middle School gymnasium to determine the top free-throw shooters in the state.
The competition brought together the best Boy and Girl shooters who had previously advanced through local lodge and district levels, representing a high standard of focus and athletic skill.
The following athletes earned their spot at the state level:
8-9 Year-Old Division: Amaya Perone (Sanford) & Benny Lamour (Portland), Miya Morse (Waterville) & Beckly Faulkner (Waterville), Addalyn Hewes (Presque Isle) & Nick Hopkins (Presque Isle)- 10-11 Year-Old Division: Charlotte Lamb (Brunswick) & Jerry Dauphne (Brunswick), Harper Small (Augusta) & Teagon Bowlin (Augusta), Madelyn Pelletier (Millinocket) & Sawyer St. Peter (Presque Isle)
- 12-13 Year-Old Division: Emma Stackpole (Rockland) & Todd Kinny (Bath), Madison Magnusson (Augusta) & Landon Magnusson (Augusta), Natalie Porter (Presque Isle) & Ryder Holdsworth (Houlton).
The atmosphere in the gymnasium was one of intense concentration. The level of competition was remarkably high, necessitating several best-of-five shoot-offs to resolve ties in closely contested brackets. Throughout the pressure-filled rounds, the competitors were praised for their poise and exceptional sportsmanship.
The day was capped off by a rare and impressive feat from the Central District. Siblings Landon and Madison Magnusson of Augusta dominated the court, posting the highest scores of the entire event.
Landon Magnusson secured the Amos McCallum Award for the top boy shooter, missing only a single shot to finish with a stellar 24 out of 25.
Madison Magnusson followed suit, hitting 23 out of 25 to earn the Allen Richard Award for the top girl shooter.
As the 2025 Hoop Shoot journey continues, these athletes have set a high bar for excellence, with the two Magnussons along with Miya Morse, Nick Hopkins, Harper Small and Sawyer St Peter moving on to represent the best of Maine’s youth sports at the New England Regional competition where they’ll face off against the top shooters from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire this coming March in South Portland.
January Winning Calendars
| Date | Lodge | No. | Hame | Amt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2743 | 1686 | John Hutchins | $100 |
| 2 | 188 | 335 | Ed Libby | $25 |
| 3 | 1293 | 986 | Troy Pierce | $50 |
| 4 | 964 | 120 | Melody McLellan | $50 |
| 5 | 1597 | 444 | John Poor | $25 |
| 6 | 835 | 594 | Norah Jones | $25 |
| 7 | 1521 | 1476 | Sharon Darling | $25 |
| 8 | 1008 | 1271 | Darlene Proctor | $25 |
| 9 | 1470 | 236 | Marise Anagnost | $25 |
| 10 | 2430 | 1 | Roberta Ranger | $50 |
| 11 | 905 | 863 | Cathy & Dan | $50 |
| 12 | 188 | 341 | Donald Malanson | $25 |
| 13 | 244 | 725 | Nancy Page | $25 |
| 14 | 1597 | 419 | Jessica Nannery | $25 |
| 15 | 2743 | 1879 | Pamela Morse | $25 |
| 16 | 934 | 376 | Ruth Oliver | $25 |
| 17 | 905 | 874 | Bridget Campbell | $50 |
| 18 | 1470 | 1550 | Jonathan Bolz | $50 |
| 19 | 1008 | 1313 | Steve Obrien | $25 |
| 20 | 835 | 588 | Davic McQuade | $25 |
| 21 | 2430 | 49 | Dee Laplant | $25 |
| 22 | 244 | 697 | Joe Joy | $25 |
| 23 | 2743 | 1875 | Kerry Scales | $25 |
| 24 | 244 | 1060 | Gerald Smith | $50 |
| 25 | 964 | 103 | Justin Rodrigue | $50 |
| 26 | 188 | 1646 | Elaine Harper | $25 |
| 27 | 244 | 1012 | Peggy Clark | $25 |
| 28 | 2743 | 1774 | Buddy Palmer | $25 |
| 29 | 964 | 991 | Kevin Egan | $25 |
| 30 | 1008 | 1219 | Chloe Drinkwater | $25 |
| 31 | 188 | 292 | Tressa Brown | $50 |
Maine Hoop Shoot Program in the News
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The County, January 25th
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Elks’ Support in the Portland Community
Shortly before Christmas, members of the Veteran Committee of Portland Lodge 188 delivered gifts donated by our Lodge members, for five children from three different families. Although it was short notice, each child received clothing, coats, and at least one fun item. The gifts were delivered to our contact, who then distributed them to the families on Sunday, December 14.
Gifts were also delivered to the Scarborough Veterans Home. We had four specific names, along with a special request for various sizes of men’s pajamas and men’s sweatpants. In total, we were able to provide close to 80 much-needed items. And the four Veterans received their special requested items.
During this season of giving, our Lodge members, once again, came through to help those less fortunate in our community, and remembered our Veterans. Thank you!
Upon delivery, we were greeted by two Veterans, Pop (in orange) and Dan, who helped get the gifts to the Activities Director. JoAnn Sparks and April Libby from Lodge 188 delivered the gifts.
from North School (l-r): Edil, Jean, Janine, Heather.
Then, on December 26, using a $2,000 donation from the lodge member volunteers assembled 100 bags containing beef stew, spam, potatoes, pasta, tomato sauce and a $10 gift card to either Hannaford or Wal-Mart.
On December 28 and 29 the bags were delivered by members to Spring Crossing Senior Housing in Westbrook (34 units) and North School Apartments (60 units, + 2 children) in Portland.
The gift bags were an overwhelming success. A resident at North School, (also a member of lodge 188) told us that “this was the first time anyone has ever done anything for our building, and folks are going to be so surprised.” It was a very positive way to end the year!!