On Friday, September 24, District Attorney General Jared Effler and staff, in partnership with the Children’s Centers of the 8th Judicial District, hosted the Sixth Annual Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament at Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville. The purpose of this event was to raise money to support the children’s centers of the 8th Judicial District, comprised of Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, and Union counties. Clays for Children has doubled in the number of participants since its inception, with 93 teams and nearly 400 individual shooters participating this year.

The children’s centers of the 8th Judicial District serve hundreds of children each year and work closely with local law enforcement and the District Attorney Generals’ Office. They assist with medical examinations, forensic interviews, counseling, and court proceedings. The services they provide help to ensure justice is served upon the perpetrators of crimes against children and help victims through their services.

“I am grateful and excited our event has reached its 6th year and is not only going strong, but continuing to grow. The continued support we receive annually from members of the community, law enforcement, local businesses, and corporations alike is simply amazing.” Effler said. The District Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce that this year’s Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament netted $55,000.00, a new record total for the event! This money will ensure that our Children’s Centers can continue their worthy mission of serving abused and neglected children.

2021 Tournament Results Are as Follows:

1st Flight
Course A
1st Place – Lafollette Utilities – Participants Kray Vinsant, Richard Nelson, John Baird, and Tim Malicoat
2nd Place – Cox Farms – Participants Timothy Cox, Phillip Dyer, Joe Shuler, and Isaac Keck

Course B
1st Place – Stowers Machinery – Participants Tony Parkerson, Ron Dilbeck, Billy Ball, and Lester Gann
2nd Place – Terry’s Pharmacy – Participants Tommy Overton, Justin Wilson, Colby Partin, and Robby Allen

2nd Flight
Course A
1st Place – Team Shenanigans – Participants Marvin Carter, Joe Kiser, Kenny Crider, and Eddie Muncey
2nd Place – Volunteer Marine – Participants Durand Carmony, Gabe Howard, Robert Dial, and Corey Poteet

Course B
1st Place – Campbell County Sheriff’s Office – Participants Robbie Goins, Paul Harmon, Travis Bostic, and Gary Cordell
2nd Place – A.M. Electrical – Participants Keith Inscho, Alex McGrew, Walter Anthony Smidy, and Jason Deal

3rd Flight
Course A
1st Place – Tri-Green Equipment –Participants Brad Ivey, Steve Reynolds, Richard Nelson, and Mike Caudill
2nd Place – Sunbelt Rentals – Participants Jim Smith, Ted Crye, Tommy Darnell, and Rick Stiles

Course B
1st Place – Liberty Arms – Participants Chuck Hurst, Wayne Boles, Dewayne Raines, and H.R. Davis
2nd Place – Lafollette Mine Supply – Participants Billy Ball, Kray Vinsant, Ron Dilbeck, and Terry Lewis

Overall high individual scores for the tournament were:
Course A – Joe Kiser with a score of 98
Course B – Daniel Tate with a score of 98

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