On September 27, the 8th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office hosted the Fourth Annual Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament at Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville in an effort to raise money to support the children’s centers of the 8th Judicial District, comprised of Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, and Union counties.
The event grew from 66 teams last year to 82 teams this year and featured 328 shooters. According to the Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club, this event has grown to one of the area’s largest benefit shoots.
The children’s centers of the 8th Judicial District serve literally 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 therapy. The services they provide help to ensure justice is served upon the perpetrator of crimes against children and help victims through their counseling services.
“The Children’s Centers are an integral part of the work we do in prosecuting child abuse cases,” according to Effler.
Effler developed the idea of a sporting clays tournament four years ago in an effort to find a unique fundraising opportunity that could bring people together from across the district and benefit the children’s centers.
“The event has grown exponentially since our inaugural tournament and I am still amazed and humbled by the continued support we receive from private individuals, law enforcement, local businesses and corporations for this great event,” Effler said.
The District Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce that this year’s Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament netted $48,000 to support the children’s centers of the 8th Judicial District. Everyone involved had a great time for an even greater cause.
Tournament results are as follows:
First Flight
Course A
1st Place: Stowers Machinery – Participants Tony Parkerson, Andrew Sturgill, Ron Dilbeck and Lester Gann – total score 347
2nd Place: Terry’s Pharmacy – Participants Justin Wilson, Tommy Overton and Robbie Allen – total score 238 out of 300
Course B
1st Place: Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department – Participants Seth Miracle, Jacob Engle, Winston Middleton and Rocky White with a – total score of 347
2nd Place: Potters – Participants Aaron Potter, Hayden Potter, Adam Young and Nick Botts – total score 336
SECOND FLIGHT
Course A
1st Place: LaFollette Mine Supply – Participants Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Kray Vinsant and Tony Parkerson – total score 353
2nd Place: Caryville Mishaps – Participants James McCall, Adam Southern, Josh Nickles and Taylor Mills – total score 284
Course B
1st Place: Powell Valley Electric Cooperative – Participants Maynard Brooks, Mike Harvey, Paul Downing and Edward Allen – total score 328
2nd Place: Sumiriko – Participants Tim Shrout, Murphy Miller, Will Prewitt and Ray Lawson – total score 312
THIRD FLIGHT
Course A
1st Place: Volunteer Marine – Participants Durand Carmony, Gabe Howard, Robert Dial and Jason Lankford – total score 281
2nd Place: Tri County Cycle – Participants Kenzie Dilbeck, Jordan McDearman, Andrew Sturgill and Richard Nelson – total score 276
Course B
1st Place: Ball Event Center – Participants Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Kray Vinsant and Terry Lewis – total score 374
2nd Place: Dead Pair – Participants Lester Gann, Dean Munkers, David Hipps, and Charles Spressor – total score 362
Overall high individual scores for the tournament were:
Course A: Billy Ball with a score of 99
Course B: Ron Dilbeck with a score of 98