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PCJH students compete in Elks Oglesby Hoop Shoot

Reese Lenkaitis (from left), Marshall Holocker, Blake Richardson and Brynn Zimmerlein of pictured with members of the Oglesby Elks 2360 who hosted the Hoop shoot on Sunday, Dec. 15. Holocker advanced for the 10-11 year old boys and Lenkaitis placed second qualifying her to go if the first place winner is unavailable to.

Reese Lenkaitis (from left), Marshall Holocker, Blake Richardson and Brynn Zimmerlein of pictured with members of the Oglesby Elks 2360 who hosted the Hoop shoot on Sunday, Dec. 15. Holocker advanced for the 10-11 year old boys and Lenkaitis placed second qualifying her to go if the first place winner is unavailable to. (Photo provided)

By Kevin Hieronymus

Putnam County Junior High students competed in the Oglesby Elks Hoop Shoot On Sunday, Dec. 15.

First-place winners advanced to the next round of competition with the runners-up serving as alternates.

Milo Mertel (left) and Murphy Hopkins of Putnam County Junior High competed in the 12-13 division in the Oglesby Elks Hoop Shoot on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Milo Mertel (left) and Murphy Hopkins of Putnam County Junior High competed in the 12-13 division in the Oglesby Elks Hoop Shoot on Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo provided)

Brenley Bush advanced in the Elks Hoops Shoot in the 8-9 division.

Brenley Bush of PCJH advanced in the Elks Hoops Shoot in the 8-9 division. (Photo provided)

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL