Espinosa
wins state title
MANCHESTER — Putnam Middle School 5th grader Teagan Espinosa won the 2026 Elks Hoop Shoot 10-11 year old State championship Jan. 17.
Espinosa made 21 of her 25 shots to advance to the New England Championships March 7 in Portland, Maine.
She also won the Connecticut State Elks Association “Terry Owens” award for the Best Female Shooter in the state.
Bryce Espinosa competed as well in the boys’ 12-13 year old division making 22 of his 25 shots but fell short to finish in second place by one shot.
Bryce finished his Elks Hoop Shoot career with two state titles and one New England championship last year, competing in the National competition in Chicago.
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From left: Regional Hoopshoot Director R. Michael Stewart, Teagan Espinosa and Putnam Lodge of Elks 574 Exalted Ruler Marcel Morissette.
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