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The two-day Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament raised a record $100,000 for the Children’s Centers in Claiborne, Campbell, Fentress, Scott and Union Counties. The Oct. 7-8 event, sponsored by Dixie Roofing, was a resounding success with 132 teams and 518 individual shooters participating in its record-breaking eighth year. Last year’s event, which broke records, scored some $70,000 in hard cash to help traumatized kids via the five Centers inside the 8^th Judicial District.

“Words are simply not enough to express my gratitude for everyone’s generosity and effort in making this year’s event such an enormous success,” said Jared Effler, Attorney General for the 8^th Judicial District. ”Law enforcement, local businesses, corporations, service providers and private individuals are all to be commended for a job well done.”

Hundreds of abused children are served each year as advocates work closely with local law enforcement and the District Attorney General’s Office, assisting with medical examinations, forensic interviews, counseling and court proceedings. The centers provide help to ensure that justice is served upon the perpetrators of crimes against children while helping victims navigate the court system and receive the resources they need.

The event, held at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, was reportedly the largest to date and the biggest tournament to have ever been hosted at Iron Mountain.

Following are the 2023 Tournament results:

FRIDAY1^st Flight

Blue Course

1^st Place – Stowers Machinery – Participants:  Tony Parkerson, Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, and Edgar Housley

2^nd Place – Terry’s Pharmacy – Participants: Justin Wilson, Colby Partin, Tommy Overton and Robbie Allen

Red Course

1^st Place – Clay Busters – Participants:  Bryan Leber, Ralph Leber, Dusty Reddick and David Cortazzo

2^nd Place – Caryville Police Dept. – Participants:  Eric Jones, Gary Cordell, Eric Smith and Brad Smith

FRIDAY 2^nd Flight

Blue Course

1^st Place – Rogers Group – Participants:  Dusty Brown, Brandon White, Mike Redmond and Devin Farmer

2^nd Place – Ball Farm Event Center – Participants: Billy Ball, Ron Dilbeck, Edgar Housley, and Tony Parkerson

 

Red Course

1^st Place – LaFollette Police Dept. – Participants:  Steve Wallen, Charles Duff, Matt Forsyth and Noah Riggs

2^nd Place – Campbell County Sheriff’s Office – Participants:  Paul Harmon, Matt Wasson, J.J. Hatmaker and Michael Harness

FRIDAY 3^rdFlight

Blue Course

1^st Place – Charles Blalock & Sons – Participants:  Dusty Brown,  Dan Blalock, Charlie Donaldson and Mike Redmond

2^nd Place – TWRA – Participants:  Luke Lankford, Brodie Roberts, Cade Cameron, Mason Cameron

 

Red Course

1^st Place – LaFollette Mine Supply – Participants:  Ron Dilbeck, Andrew Sturgill, Matt Paul and Edgar Housley

2^nd Place – Plateau Electric – Participants:  Daniel Tate, Lee Armstrong, Andrew Hembree and Lucas Garrett

Saturday 1^stFlight

Blue Course

1^st Place – Vulcan Materials – Participants:  Scott Powers, Mark Collins, J.J. Robertson and David Hipps

2^nd Place – Hutson Materials – Participants:  Ron Dilbeck, Matt Paul, Michael Caudill and Donnie Adams

 

Red Course

1^st Place – Anchor Down – Participants: Chad Dixon, Brandon Parton, Chris Luttrell, and John Clark

2^nd Place – Joe Shuler – Participants:  Joe Shular, Isack Keck, Randy Underwood, and Mason Gann

 

Overall high individual scores for the tournament were:

Friday – Blue Course – Mike Redmond, Luke Lankford, and Billy Ball

Friday – Red Course – Daniel Tate

Saturday – Blue Course – Donnie Adams

Saturday – Red Course – Chris Luttrell