Meeker’s Cole Rogers finished second in 8-9 year old division of the state competition of the Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest, making 19 of 25 free throws last weekend in Salida. Rogers won the local and district competition, qualifying him for the state contest, where he tied for second and made 4 of 5 in a shoot off to secure the second place trophy. The champion made 20 of 25.