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Kyron Kegler and his brother, Dierks, know that it takes a village to make it to the Hoop Shoot National Finals. With the unwavering support of his family and friends, Kyron followed up Dierks’ National Finals appearances with two appearances of his own, in 2020 and in 2023. Along the way, Kyron unleashed grit and…

Emersyn Hess has ice in her veins and the Hoop Shoot in her blood. When her mom, Andrea, was a child, she competed in the Hoop Shoot. After Andrea found out the program was still going strong, she convinced Emersyn to participate. But Emersyn didn’t only participate—she excelled. In her first year, Emersyn became a…

Bree Besonen and her sisters, Elise and Emma, know what it takes to compete at the highest level of the Hoop Shoot. In every season but one from 2015 to 2023, at least one of the sisters made it to the National Finals—nothing short of a dynasty. After nearly a decade of dominance, the Besonen…

Aria Shelley traveled all the way from Alaska to Chicago to compete in the 2023 Hoop Shoot National Finals—something that hadn’t been done since her sister, Ally, made it in 2018. Though things didn’t always go her way, Aria was able to make far more than just her family proud.

When Jaxon Ramos won his first Hoop Shoot competition at school, he and his family had no idea where the ride would take them. After winning his Lodge, District, State and Regional Contests, Ramos made it all the way to the 2023 National Finals in Chicago. How did his amazing ride end? Watch the newest…

Brantley McBrayer followed in her family’s footsteps by competing at the Hoop Shoot National Finals. On the road to Chicago, Brantley often rushed her shots when she got nervous, which led to misses. Her mom’s advice? “You have to breathe.” As Brantley took the line on the big day, her goal wasn’t to win the…

After Callie Stich was introduced to the Hoop Shoot at her school in 2023, she became so invested that she practiced free throws in the pouring rain. This practice paid off, as she was able to accomplish her dream of making it to the National Finals. The dream didn’t stop when she arrived in Chicago…

Growing up, Stratton Hallows always wanted to take a trip to Chicago—but didn’t know which country it was in. After months of hard work and dedication, Stratton punched his ticket to his dream city and competed at the Hoop Shoot National Finals. Though the ball didn’t always bounce his way, the lessons Stratton learned were…

Even though Alaina Rivas’ brother, Ethan, had been to the Hoop Shoot National Finals twice, Chicago still seemed like a distant dream. After overcoming adversity at the Regional Finals, Alaina made her dream come true, and realized that no matter where she was, it was still just a hoop and a ball. How did Alaina’s…

When the 2020 National Finals were canceled the night before Kinlee Cox’s regional competition, she didn’t let that stop her from shooting a perfect 25. The 2020 season was concluded virtually, but that wasn’t the end for Kinlee. In 2022, she made it to the Finals again and booked her ticket to Chicago. Watch to…

After Micah Hodges made it to the National Finals in 2020, Madox Hodges aimed to follow in his big brother’s footsteps. In 2022, he accomplished that goal. “He’s probably better than me now,” says Micah on the eve of the contest. “I think he can win.” Was he right? Watch to find out! #TrueGritTuesday

Christian Cisneros started basketball when he was just 3 years old and has learned a lot from his big brothers. This 2022 Hoop Shoot National Finalist is sure to put a smile on your face and show you the meaning of #TrueGritTuesday.

Meet Conley Tithof! She didn’t expect to make it all the way to the 2022 National Finals, but her success has led to blossoming confidence on and off the court. Her parents are excited to see her making friends at the competitions and learning about grit. Watch to see how Conley did at the Finals!…

As soon as Camden Cadwell won his local Hoop Shoot competition, he looked at the 2022 National Finals date and said, “I’m gonna have a conflict.” What may have seemed like putting the cart before the horse ended up becoming reality! Guess what Camden missed to attend the Finals–hint, it was pretty important. Happy #TrueGritTuesday!

Despite never previously competing in the Hoop Shoot, both Kira and Kyla Lea dreamt of getting to the 2022 National Finals—and they did. Their parents discuss what the Hoop Shoot means to their family and how they happened upon the contest by chance. #TrueGritTuesday

Meet Kekane Manuia, who traveled all the way from Hawaii to compete in the 2022 Hoop Shoot National Finals. Despite the cold, he was all smiles, and his parents were grateful for the opportunity basketball has provided for him to see the world. #TrueGritTuesday

Sponsored by Delray Beach, Fla., Lodge No. 1770, Croix  Kendall made 24/25 shots, but so did competitor Samuel Nolan. With everything on the line, the boys went into a tie-breaking shoot-off, and Croix tried his best to stay focused. Check out Croix’s Griteo to see how he did. #TrueGritTuesday

It’s #TrueGritTuesday! In the seventh installment of the 2019 Griteo series, 2019 #HoopShoot National Finalist Saige Oliver shares how her broken thumb was no match for her determination. Check it out! (Runtime: 2 mins., 21 secs.)

It’s #TrueGritTuesday! In the sixth installment of this year’s Griteo film series, 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finalist Tommy Goodelle shares what sportsmanship means to him. Check it out! (Runtime: 4 mins., 21 sec.)

It’s #TrueGritTuesday! In the fifth installment of this year’s Griteo film series, 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finalist Kaylee King and her mom, Paula—a 1991 Hoop Shoot National Champion—share what it was like to participate in the #HoopShoot, then and now. (Runtime: 3 mins., 22 sec.)