With 111 participants and a total of eighteen teams competing, Tyrone FFA had a busy day at their annual Clay Shoot, guiding shooters through the course with 18 volunteers running five shooting stands.
Tyrone Senior AJ Coleman was one of the many participants who enjoyed the day.
“It’s really fun to go with my group and laugh and have a good time, despite a good score or a bad one,” said Coleman.
The winners of the Lewis Class shooting were as follows:
Class A – Corey Diehl
Class B – Joe Sklenar
Class C – Richard Biter
Class D – Daniel Peterson
Class E – Kyle Patton
The highest-scoring junior shooter was Brady Brown.
The highest scoring team was from J. Briggs Transport, Inc. – Jim Briggs, Jesse Stringer, Brady Brown, and Tanner Briggs.
Ag Advisor Tiffany Hoy thanked the sponsors saying,
The fundraising goal was $3,000, and the event exceeded expectations bringing in just over $4,100.
“The FFA members raise all their own funds through fundraising projects and grant-writing. We are very grateful for the support the sponsors and participants provided,” said Tyrone FFA Adviser Tiffany Hoy.
Thirty-one generous sponsors were willing to help support the Tyrone Area FFA. The supreme sponsors included,
Conrad Family Farms, LLC.
D & S Transportation and Safety
D.W. Peterson LLC
Dixon Precast
Evergreen Farms, Inc.
Fleck Family Farm
Fulton Financial Advisors
GNP Turning Point Woodworking
J. Briggs Transport Inc.
Keystone Clearwater Solutions, Inc.
Lytle’s Transfer & Storage, Inc.
Neptune Fire Company
Shoe Fly Work Zone
Thistle Creek Farms
Twin Meadows Farm
Tyrone American Legion Post 281
Warriors Mark Wingshooting
Windy Lane Jerseys
Other donors that contributed to the shoot, ranging from our Gold Level Sponsors to our Bronze Level sponsors include:
Knights of Columbus St. Gregory Council of Tyrone (Late
Way Fruit Farm
Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Company
Cabinet Fashions LLC
Mountain Road Farm
Warriors Mark Fencing & Dry Hollow Rentals
Blaise Alexander Chevrolet of Philipsburg, Inc.
Conrad Small Engine Repair
DelGrosso Family & Companies
Spruce Creek Tavern
Stewart’s Precision Auto
Tyrone Milling, Inc.
Warriors Mark Volunteer Fire Co.
The Clay Shoot continues to be the most anticipated and exciting event of the year for the FFA and the surrounding community.
