Keep your eyes out for these future stars, whose soccer skills landed them top honors in this year’s Elks National Soccer Shoot contest. These youngsters competed at the Lodge, district, state and regional levels, and earned first-place finishes based on their regional scores. For more information about the Soccer Shoot, visit www.elks.org/soccer.

U-10 Age Group

Ryan Carman, Age 10 Hometown: Freehold, N.J. Parents: Nancy and Michael School Attending: Laura Donovan Favorite Movie: Cheaper by the Dozen Favorite Athlete: Clint Mathis, MetroStars Favorite School Subject: Math Hobbies: Soccer, Watching Football, Lacrosse Favorite part of the Soccer Shoot contest: “We loved going away for the weekend and staying in the hotel. Ryan was proud of making all three of his five point shots.” Three words to describe your child: Responsible, Fun and Athletic

Rachel Hlatkey, Age 10 Hometown: Brooklyn Heights, OH Parents: Mike and Jane School Attending: Cuyahoga Heights Elementary School Favorite Movie: Grease Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan Favorite School Subject: Math Hobbies: Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, School Plays, Girl Scouts, Piano, Viola, Student Council Favorite part of the Soccer Shoot contest: “Our family had a great time at the Soccer Shoot. Everyone was very friendly, and everything was so well organized. The whole tournament was beautiful.” Three words to describe your child: Athletic, Happy, Helper

U-12 Age Group

Nolan Hemmer, Age 12 Hometown: Demorest, GA Parents: Bill and Bo School: South Habersham Middle School Favorite Movie: Blade 2 Favorite Athlete: Landon Donovan, San Jose Earthquakes Favorite School Subject: Physical Education Hobbies: Soccer, Photography, Running, Golf Favorite part of the Soccer Shoot contest: “Our family really enjoyed staying in a cabin and playing basketball the night before the competition.” Three words to describe your child: Hates to lose

Alex Fegley, Age 12 Hometown: Grand Island, NE Parents: Jodi and Brad School Attending: Walnut Middle School Favorite Movie: Freaky Friday Favorite Athlete: Mia Hamm Favorite School Subject: Science Hobbies: Animals, Marine Biology, Band, School and Church Choir Favorite part of the Soccer Shoot contest: “We enjoyed getting to know everyone, and just having fun! We had such a great time.” Three words to describe your child: Athletic, Giving, Caring

U-14 Age Group

Thomas Schmitt, Age 14 Hometown: Berea, OH Parents: Keith and Leslie School:Reohm Junior High Favorite Movie: Too Fast Too Furious Favorite Athlete: David Beckham Favorite School Subject: Math, Science Hobbies: Soccer, Football, Basketball Favorite part of the Soccer Shoot contest: “Our family enjoyed going out of town for the weekend and participating in the contest.” Three words to describe your child: Energetic, Focused and Competitive

Haley Gentile, Age 12 Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida Parent(s): Geoffrey and Kathe School Attending: Trafalgar Middle School Favorite Movie: Grease Favorite Athlete: Mia Hamm Favorite School Subject: Science Hobbies: Reading, Hanging out with Friends, Computers, Shopping, Soccer Favorite part of the Soccer Shoot contest: “Our family really enjoyed spending time together at the regional finals, and hanging out with the other families at the contest.” Three words to describe your child: Vibrant, Vivacious and Thoughtful