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Mostly Cloudy Austen Chen impresses at state Hoops Shoot
He shot for the stars at the Elks Lodge competition
Austin Chen made the New York State Elks Lodge No. 1 proud with his performance at the state level of the Elks’ annual Hoop Shoot. Chen, in the 8-9 year old division, came in second place overall — and was only one point behind the first place winner.
The final round, in Camillus, New York, came down to a very close shoot-out — Chen made an impressive 22 of his 25 shots. He received a runner-up medaland second place trophy from District Deputy Brian Steckler, John Nuzzi, the grand exalted ruler, and Paul Schneller, the exalted ruler. New York State Elks Lodge No. 1 services veterans from Malverne, Lakeview, West Hempstead, Lynbrook and the surrounding areas.
On top of that, Chen received a certificate from Lisa Moldovan, the liaison for Lynbrook Village, on behalf of Mayor Alan Beach and the Board of Trustees.
Chen won the lodge, district and regional levels of the Hoops Shoot, and beat many contenders at the state level to take the silver medal home to Elks Lodge No. 1. The Lodge, they said, is looking forward to cheering Chen on when he participates next year as well.
