Superior second-grader places third at State Elks Hoop Shoot
Superior School second-grader Carson Toivonen holds his third-place trophy at the Elks Hoop Shoot Championships held in Livingston on Saturday, Feb. 4. (Photo courtesy of Chris Toivonen)
A Superior School second-grader placed third overall at the State Elks Hoop Shoot Championships in Livingston. Carson Toivonen out shot 30 other participants to take home the bronze trophy on Feb. 4.
“He did extremely well and was only one shot behind the state champion,” said Carson’s dad, Chris Toivonen. “After the first 10 shots, he held first place. Then, following a small string of misses, he bounced back to connect on seven straight shots, only to fall one short at the very end.”
Approximately 3,000 Montana kids entered the contest which is sponsored by the Elks Foundation. It is a national contest with finals held in Chicago on April 22.
“Overall it was a great experience, and the state Elks Lodge and in particular, our local Elks located in Thompson Falls, are flat-out amazing,” said Chris.