![(left) Jaycee Bateman and (right) Jacobie Bateman sister duo took top honors for the girls’ contest.](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/12/20/Elksfreethrows.BFH_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
(left) Jaycee Bateman and (right) Jacobie Bateman sister duo took top honors for the girls’ contest.
December 23, 2021
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December 30, 2021 1 a.m.
Elks hoop shoot free throw contest 2021
Elementary students competed in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest at Valley View Elementary. “The local contest mirrors the national competition and to grow grit in our young athletes,” said Paula Petesch, physical education teacher.