The first annual Hoop Shoot Contest in memory of Rutherford resident Andrew Ortega will be held on Sunday, Dec. 19 at Rutherford High School. The contest is sponsored by Rutherford Recreation, the Rutherford Municipal Alliance and the Rutherford Elks Club. All proceeds from the entrance fee of $5 and a non-perishable food items will benefit the Andrew Ortega Foundation and Municipal Alliance. The non-perishable food items will be donated to the Rutherford Food Pantry. The Andrew Ortega Foundation was established with a philanthropic mission to give back to the community in which Andrew was so active. The Hoop Shoot Contest will be held in the Rutherford High School #100 gym. Open to boys and girls ages 8 through 14, the winner in each group will be eligible to participate in the Elks National Free Throw Contest. The first group, 8 and 9-year-old boys and girls begin shooting at noon. The second group, 10 and 11-year-old boys and girls follows at 1 p.m. The third group, 12-14-year-old boys and girls, begins shooting at 2 p.m. Basketball Trophies will be awarded for first and second place holders in each division and age group. For more information, please contact: Rutherford Recreation at 201-460-3015 or Rutherford Jr. Football at 201-615-3126.
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