May 13,2009 Plate Match Report

Match Winner; May 12, 2009 Plate Match @ GHSC - ROB POTTER

37 Guns Entered
No Junior Entries
19 Young Bucks & Does - Class won by Lee Lewis
10 Seniors - Class won by Mark Wuesthoff
8 Super Seniors - Class won by George Flaherty

It was a dark and rainy night, at least until 37 guns gathered to shoot our Tuesday evening plate match. Then, as if by divine intervention, the skies dried, the range was blessed with a lot of highly filtered sunlight, and even the 54degree temperature warmed a bit, especially after the heaters were turned on. We had 37 guns come out to shoot plates, rain or shine, and we all got shined on for our effort.
Many thanks to Mathew Seagraves and Mark (OJ) Kimura for coming out early and setting up the stage. Thanks to George Flaherty for running the scoreboard and the microphone, giving Rebecca Potter a well-deserved break from her scorekeeping duties. Her esteemed spouse, Rob, took the hint and also a break from running the line tonight. Many thanks to everyone who stepped into his place of business and made our match run smoothly. Even with 37 guns, we got in 4 rounds and a sudden death finale. Many thanks to all the shooters who pitched in to help.
After an evening of torrid competition, it came down to Rob Potter, George Flaherty, Mark Wuesthoff, and Lee Lewis. We join the action as Lee Lewis and Rob Potter square off and duel, with Lee Lewis taking the victory. Mark Wuesthoff and Rob follow with a fast duel, victory to Mark Wuesthoff. Lee and George Flaherty duel with Lee winning this one too. Rob and Mark duel with Rob getting there first, victory to Rob, the trailer for Mark, our Senior Class victor. This leaves Rob with 2 numbers, to Lees 1 and folks, it's showtime. Shooters, load and make ready. Shooters ready? Stand By!! At the horn Rob and Lee go for it. The plates get hammered, the smoke clears, and we have a winner. Rob Potters plates fell just a bit faster than Lees, so Rob is our Match winner. Lee Lewis gleefully settles for our Young Bucks and Does Class win. George Flaherty takes the Super Senior Class victory, and all the shooters entered take note of what it takes to win a class at Gig Harbor Sportsman's Club.
Well folks, remember the Monday evening plate practices at 5pm. Practice lasts till 7pm, we have both racks and a heater set up, and most shooters who come out to practice find they have more time than ammo by the end of the practice session. Come on out and get a running start for next Tuesday. And remember, Sundays at 4pm right here at GHSC for our Clays Match.
See you then.

Hal