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SPORTS ZONE 2: Ten-Year-Old Sinks 25 Free Throws

Brea, California, resident Karlie Samuelson stepped up to the free-throw line at Western New England College and sank 25 of 25 free throws. Facing stiff competition from the 11 other finalists in the Girls 10–11 division, Karlie, the daughter of Karen & Jon Samuelson, captured another first-place finish on Saturday, April 22, when she dazzled the crowds at the Elks National "Hoop Shoot." Representing Fullerton Elks Lodge No. 1993, Karlie tasted glory in local, district, state, regional and now national competitions.

When all 72 shooters completed their free-throws, Karlie found herself the top shooter in the field of more than three million boys and girls, ages 8-13, who have participated in the contest since last fall.

Now, Karlie will travel in July to the Elks National Convention in Orlando with her parents, carrying her first place title and the top shooter award in the nation, courtesy of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Ten-year-old Karlie Samuelson's name will be placed with past winners on a plaque in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Now in its 34th year, the Elks "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Contest has seen more than 104 million participants since its inception, making it the largest coeducational youth sports program in the nation. Funded entirely by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Elks "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Contest has served as a testing ground for sports legends such as Cleveland Cavaliers' Trajan Langdon, WNBA 2001 Rookie of the Year Jackie Stiles of the former Portland Fire, Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Steve Alford, Olympic gold medalist and former Golden State Warriors player Chris Mullin, former North Carolina State star Jennifer Howard, and former Chicago White Sox third-baseman Chris Snopek.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a patriotic and philanthropic fraternal organization with nearly 1.2 million members in more than 2,100 communities.

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