Finalist of the Week- Lily Miller

Lily Miller

Age: 9

Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Ottawa, Ill., Lodge No. 588

2014 Hoop Shoot Free Throw Percentage: .75

North Central Regional Semi-Finals Score: 21/25

Height: 4'7"

Hobbies: Playing volleyball, basketball and softball.

Favorite Athlete: Her three brothers—Tommy, Alex and Jack.

Fun Fact: Lily wears her lucky Chicago Bulls shirt at every competition.

Why Lily Loves the Hoop Shoot: “The Hoop Shoot is a fun competition. I get to meet new people and make new friends.”

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.