Folks, I'd like to thank everyone who attended and supported the 16th Howard Hill Classic, 2020. First, thanks to Vendors, Big Jim's, Acadian Woods, Byron Ferguson, Tome Rowan Traditional Archery, Bivouac Bow Co., Art by Broughton, Rock Pile Farms, Wayne Awhl, The Longbow Shop and a few others.
Next, THANK YOU, for the 227 shooters that came. Yes, the shoot numbers were down due to rescheduling, and, as we all know, other factors.
BUT, the quality of shooters, friendship and family atmosphere couldn't have been better.
I'll be posting the Championship Shoot Down Winners, along with photos, as well as the American Traditional Archer's Men & Women's "Top Shot" winner of each of those three.
I will also be posting the Winner of the American Traditional Archer belt buckle fro each class, their scores and the 2nd & 3rd Place shooter with their score as well.
Remember folks, next year, I will be going back to the format I've always had, a Multi Round event with the high score one shoots over the course of the weekend. A 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place award will be given.
Folks, plans are already being made to blow the top off the 2021 Howard Hill Classic.
I'll be posting more info a little later, NOW, for those were here to also get some extra practice for the upcoming IBO Trad World at the Twin Oaks Club in Clarksville, TN. Good luck to those shooters as well as all others. I hope there's a great turn out.
Terry Harris
Folks, the "Championship Shoot Down" was very exciting. This year was the first year where there were a final three winners.
I want to personally thank Kerri Doyle with Traditional Bowhunter Magazine that cosponsored with American Traditional Archer for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prize money. There was $1,200 divided between the Men & Women's Winners.
The Men's Champions were Sam Sandifer, $300 1st Place ~ Scott Koenig, $200 2nd Place ~ John Sullins, $100 3rd Place.
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The Women's Champions were Sherry Pugh, $300 1st Place ~ Sherry Magallanes, $200 2nd Place ~ Amanda Gray, $100 3rd Place.
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Congratulations to guys and gals! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Glad you were able to make it happen Terry!
Thanks Randy, next year, plans are already being made to BLOW THE FOLKS AWAY!!!
Terry Harris
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Alright folks, you've seen the three Men & Women who won the 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in the Championship Shoot Down.
Well, when they won, they then had to shoot against their peers for the American Traditional Archer "Top Shot" award.
Here they are!!
Sam Sandifer not only won 1st Place in the Shoot Down, he also took the "Top Shot" trophy.
NOW, the 2nd Place winner of the Shoot Down may not have took 1st Place, BUT, she took the "Top Shot" award, Sherry Magallanes.
Folks, it was a blast watching these folks shoot.
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Folks, we added a little more excitement to the Championship Shoot Down this year.
My wife, Rhonda, came up with the idea of something for those who might not qualify for the Top Shooters positions.
We tried to spread the word throughout Friday & Saturday, that if anyone who didn't see their name posted, to carry their bow to the Shoot Down area.
We then had those non-qualifiers to put their names on a card and we then drew 5 names. There were only 3 Ladies so they all got to participate. SO, it's a Luck of the Draw competition for this.
When we had those few Men & Women, they got to shoot three of the Shoot Down Targets, for a $100 cash prize.
Whitney Mendiola & B.J. Marsee were the two winners of this new and fun competition.
I really thought this was a really cool idea for those that may be just starting out, or maybe hardly ever get to get into the Shoot Down.
In fact, B.J. Marsee, had never shot at an event before, EVER. How cool is that.
Next year, this prize has been raised to $200.
Terry Harris
Sad I missed it. Next year I will be there and hopefully with a new archer that I just got started.
Petrichor, I have no doubt, you'll have a GREAT TIME!!
Terry Harris
Folks, here are the Top Three Winners with their scores. Because of the uncertainty of even having this years Howard Hill Classic, as I had stated, the Top Winner only won a Belt Buckle with their 1st round score.
Folks, next year the HH Classic will go back to the Multi Round format with the highest score over the weekend going for scores. Next year not only will the 1st Place Winner will get the Belt Buckle, BUT the Top Three Winners will all get Plaques.
HOWARD HILL CLASSIC TOP THREE SCORES: :clapper:
MEN'S SUPER SENIORS ~ John Sullins 231 * Steve Cosby 207 * Herb Scott 162
MEN'S SENIORS ~ Charles Jackson 184 * Cliff Nelson 182 * David Hart 178
MEN'S RECURVE ~ Sam Sandifer 231 * Dan Patterson 214 * Alen Marsee 208
MEN'S LONGBOW ~ Jon Hicks 219 * Tal McNeil 210 * Tony Kernop 201
MEN'S SELF BOW ~ Gil Magallanes 134 * Mark Bartosch 130 * Zachary Bartosch 89
WOMEN'S RECURVE ~ Sherry Pugh 190 * Georgia Jeffrey 179 * Layla Wright 170
WOMEN'S LONGBOW ~ Kelly Pugh 175 * Lori Jenkins 117 * Carolyn Faunce 112
WOMEN'S SELF BOW ~ Sherry Magallanes 136 * Valerie Gray 118 *
JUNIOR BOYS ~ Sam Hopper 200 * Andrew Argo 167 * Briley Smith 156
JUNIOR GIRLS ~ Jenna Pierson 148 * Mattilyn Lann 138 * Elizabeth Littleton 99
YOUTH BOYS ~ Gage Steed 196 * Cooper Smith 196 * Landen Hatten 135
YOUTH GIRLS ~ Jenna Tidwell 149 * Finley Beckner 50 * Elli Tidwell n/a
CUBS ~ Hudson Hamilton 159 * Brantley Smith 156 * Emma Hamilton 131
Folks, I certainly hope our country gets back on track next year, NOT just for our sport, but for all concerns.
I've already got plans going for next year, I THINK Y'ALL WILL BE EXCITED.
Take care and God Bless America.
Terry Harris