HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Elks Lodge No. 835 held its annual Soccer Shootout Sept. 21, 2014 with youth 13-and younger participating. Local winners advance to a regional competition.
The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages. A “5 Goal Contest” consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.
The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections.
Winners in both boys’ and girls’ divisions for each age group will compete in the Northern District event to be held in Houlton on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Winners at the Northern District level will compete at the state level on Oct. 19 in Augusta. The Area 1 Regional Shoot-Out will be held from Nov. 7-9 in Augusta.
Advancing in the competition are:
Girls under 8 years — 1, Amelia Callnan and 2, Kegan Brown; Girls 8-9 — 1, Sophia Lorom and 2, Meghan Peters; Girls 10-11 — 1, Breanne Barton and 2, Eden Davis; Girls 12-13 — 1, Sydney Lorom and 2, Abbie Worthley.
Boys under 8 years — 1, Michael Fitzpatrick and 2, Patrick Marino; Boys 8-9 — 1, Garrett Fitzpatrick and 2, Elijah Neureuther; Boys 10-11 — 1, Caydon Campbell; and Boys 12-13 —1, Cameron Callnan.
