On Friday, September 30, District Attorney General Jared Effler and staff, in partnership with the Children’s Centers of the 8th Judicial District, hosted the Seventh Annual Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, Tennessee. The purpose of the 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. With 114 teams and 447 individual shooters participating, this year’s event was the largest to date.

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 General’s Office. They assist with medical examinations, forensic interviews, counseling, and court proceedings. The services the centers provide help to ensure that justice is served upon the perpetrators of crimes against children and help victims navigate the court system and receive the resources they need.

District Attorney General Jared Effler stated: “There is no better example of the loving nature of our citizens than the outpouring of support shown each year for the Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament. Law enforcement, local businesses, corporations, service providers, and private individuals all step up to make our event one of the most successful fundraisers in our area. From the bottom of my heart, I extend them all a huge thank you!”

The District Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce that this year’s Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament netted $70,000, 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.

2022 Tournament Results Are as Follows:

1st Flight
Blue Course
1st Place – Vulcan Materials – Participants: Scotty Powers, Mitchell Keck, Josh Russell, and Mark Collins
2nd Place – Stowers Machinery - Participants: Tony Parkerson, Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, and Lester Gan

Red Course
1st Place – Four Oaks Funeral Home – Participants: Jordan Potter, Aaron Potter, Hayden Potter, and Daniel Blevins
2nd Place – Terry’s Pharmacy – Participants: Justin Wilson, Tommy Overton, Robby Allen, and Colby Partin

2nd Flight
Blue Course
1st Place – Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office – Participants: Chris Wamsher, Jake Engle, Ted Brendle, and Tim Shrout
2nd Place – Campbell County Sheriff’s Office – Participants: Matt Wassom, JJ Hatmaker, Paul Harmon, and David Wormsley

Red Course
1st Place – Ball Farm Event Center – Participants: Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Kray Vinsant, and Tony Parkerson
2nd Place – TN Automated Solutions – Participants: Marvin Carter, Kenny Crider, Eddie Simpson, and Rick Carter

3rd Flight
Blue Course
1st Place – LaFollette Mine Supply – Participants: Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Kray Vinsant, and Terry Lewis
2nd Place – Tri-Green Equipment – Participants: Matt Paul, Dusty Brown, Brandon White, and Edgar Housley

Red Course
1st Place – Liberty Arms – Participants: Chuck Hurst, Wayne Boles, Dewayne Raines, and Stan Latham
2nd Place – Stowers Machinery – Participants: Andrew Sturgill, Jack Tucker, Kirk Johnson, and Jorge Sanabria

Overall high individual scores for the tournament were:
Blue Course – Jake Engle with a score of 96
Red Course – Daniel Tate with a score of 99

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