Finalist of the Week- Joe Bultman

Joe Bultman

Age: 13

Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Overland Park, Kan., Lodge No. 2395

2014 Hoop Shoot Free Throw Percentage: .93

West Central Regional Semi-Finals Score: 24/25

Height: 5'4"

Hobbies: Playing baseball and basketball, golfing.

Favorite Athlete: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

Fun Fact: Joe wears his orange Elks t-shirt at every competition.

Why Joe Loves the Hoop Shoot: “The Hoop Shoot gives me the opportunity to compete and travel to all these cool places.”

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.