The Big 8's Compete at the Southern

[Craig Larter]

The 8ga 5 stand event at the Southern was a big success with good natured competition and big fun had by all the shooters. This year we had 14 shooters and three squads, up from 5 shooters last year. It was great to see more participation and our little group grow. I guarantee everyone who left the line had a huge smile on their face. The event was won by Dave deFernelmont with a score of 28 out of 30, great shooting Dave! Dave was shooting an L.C. Smith.
Picture 2 left to right: Keavin Nelson-16, Bonehill, Rick Simmonds-24, Parker, Craig Larter-23, Parker, Mike Koneski-25, Parker, George De Siato-DNF (gun malfunction).
Picture 3 left to right: Craig Thompson-21, Parker, Jay Oliver-24, Parker, Matt Barkee-8, Parker, Mike Smith-24, Parker, Jim Hall-15, Parker.
Picture 4 left to right: Stan Hoover-23, Parker, Dave deFernelmont-28, L.C. Smith, Rick Ghenn-13, Lefever (Rick had a number of blooper reloads and only missed one target when the shell went off!), Jim Stahl-13, L.C. Smith.
Thanks to all that participated it was BIG fun, next year a repeat for sure with hopefully more shooter.