Finalists of the Week - B.J. Burries & Kyla Jamison
Congratulations to the 2014 Getty Powell Award winners!
Robert “B.J.” Burries
Age: 12
Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Pinal Mountain, Ariz., Lodge No. 2809
2014 Hoop Shoot Free Throw Percentage: .96
2014 National Finals Score: B.J. sank 25 out of 25 free throws at the National Finals to become a National Champion in the 12-13 Boys division and the Getty Powell Award winner for the highest-scoring male overall.
Height: 5'6"
Hobbies: Basketball, baseball, football and track
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Fun Fact: B.J. wears special socks when he steps up to the free throw line.
Why B.J. Loves the Hoop Shoot: “I love traveling and meeting the Elks.”
Kyla Jamison
Age: 11
Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Salem, Ohio, Lodge No. 305
2014 Hoop Shoot Free Throw Percentage: .87
2014 National Finals Score: Kyla sank 24 out of 25 free throws at the National Finals to become a National Champion in the 10-11 Girls division and the Getty Powell Award winner for the highest-scoring female overall.
Height: 5'6"
Hobbies: Basketball, throwing discus and shot put
Favorite Athlete: Gabby Douglas, U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team
Fun Fact: Kyla stays busy when not practicing for the Hoop Shoot. She also enjoys swimming, traveling, yoga and gymnastics.
Why Kyla Loves the Hoop Shoot: “I love the competition and meeting new people.”
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.