Some 20 competitors took advantage of a half-gallon of Neapolitan ice cream to beat the Fourth of July heat.

Local Scoop owner Bev Angerbauer hosted about 10 competitors in a youth category and another 10 in a 12-and-up competition where those afflicted with a sweet tooth sought relief in the five minutes they were given to eat as much ice cream as possible.

“It was a huge success,” said Angerbauer, who took over the contest along with the business two years ago. “I think we only had seven contestants last year, so we tripled our turnout.”

Eleven-year-old Elli Mosasky won the youth contest, holding off a tough field of contestants. Travis Wold won the adult division.

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