Nash wins state shooting event

Staff Reports

Whitney Nash of Carson City, an 11-year-old fifth grader from Seeliger Elementary School won the state title in the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot free throw competition held over the weekend in Hawthorne.

Nash made 15-of-25 to take first place in the 10-11 division. "It's all about the pressure," Nash said. "I average about 18 to 20 out of 25 at home in the driveway, but during the competition with everything on the line it becomes a lot tougher to keep up my average."

Nash will be Nevada's representative in the regional finals to be held on March 13 in Las Vegas. She will compete with those from California, Arizona, Hawaii, Guam and Utah. The winner will advance to the national finals to be held in Springfield, Mass.