Finalist of the Week- Sage Dutson

Sage Dutson

Age: 12

Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Ely, Nev., Lodge No. 1469

2014 Hoop Shoot Free Throw Percentage: .75

Height: 5'0"

Hobbies: Playing piano, soccer and basketball

Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi, Fútbol Club Barcelona & the Argentina National Team

Fun Fact: Sage sank 21 out of 25 free throws at the West Region Semi-Finals, securing her spot in the 2014 National Finals!

Why Sage Loves the Hoop Shoot: “I love that I get to travel!”

Step up to the line! On April 12, follow the National Finals action from home using the Hoop Shoot shot tracker and #hoopshoot on Twitter.

Through the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program, the Elks National Foundation teaches kids the values of hard work and good sportsmanship. In 2013-14, the ENF allocated $692,750 to fund this program. For more information on the Hoop Shoot, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.