Elks celebrate local sisters' basketball hoop shoot achievements

Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 recognized Gia and Mia Scott for their successes in the recent Elks Hoop Shoot competition.

Gia Scott is 9 years old and attends Milton Elementary School. Heavily involved in local sports, Gia plays travel softball for Diamond State Ducks, travel hockey for Oranje Gotta Love It!, and basketball for Delaware Snipers. Gia advanced all the way to the Elks Hoop Shoot nationals held in North Carolina, where she won second place. She has high hopes of progressing to finals within the next four years as she is eligible.

Her sister, Mia Scott, is 13 years old and attends Mariner Middle School. Also involved in local sports, Mia plays travel softball for Delmarva Heat, summer volleyball for Sandsharks Dewey Beach Volleyball Club, and basketball for Delaware Snipers. Last year, Mia made it to the Hoop Shoot national level and won third place. This year, she won second place at the district level.

The contest is a basketball free-throw competition for youngsters ages 8-13.