Sawyer Beutler participated in the State Level Competition for the Elk’s Hoop Shoot in Nampa, Idaho on February 8th. He was one of five participants in the final shootout representing 30,000 prior participants from all over the state.  He shot 23/25 free throws which landed him in first place in the state of Idaho. 

Prior to that competition he won the hoop shoot in Malad, Preston and Blackfoot where he shot 21, 22 and 22 respectively.

Sawyer will now participate for the Northwest Region title. Competitors at the Northwest Region will come from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.  The competition will be held in Nampa, Idaho on March 15th.  The winner of the Northwest Region will move on to compete for the National Title in Chicago Illinois in April.