Sunday, Oct. 25, was a big day for the children attending the Washington State Elks Soccer Shoot in Mt. Vernon. Four children representing Forks Elks Lodge 2524 went to the state contest to try their luck in competing against children from eight other lodges from all over the state.
There were four age groups, with boys and girls in each group. In the girls contest Alyna Brianna Centeno placed third in the U (under) eight division, Annhelca Wells placed second in the U14 division.
In the boys contest, Jai Alexander Leavitt-Ward placed fourth in the U10 Division and Luis Rafael Zaragoza placed first in the U14 division.
After the contest the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge served pizza and ice cream to all who attended. The plaques for the lodge with the most points scored went to the Port Townsend Elks Lodge 317. Thanks to the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 1604 for hosting the contest and to all of the volunteers who helped.
