October 20, 2009 Plate Match Report

25 Guns Entered   Match won by Rob Potter

     No juniors & only one lady, Tarrie McAlpin, uncontested

 

     14 young Bucks & Does - Class won by Scott Scheitzach

 

       5 Seniors - Class won by Mark Wuesthoff

 

       6 Super Seniors - Class won by George Flaherty

 

     Brrrrr!  After a hot summer, the blood isn't thickened up yet, and it felt cold outside.  At 52degrees & clear, there is no doubt the colder season is approaching rapidly.  Still, all the heaters were on, the shooters were dressed warmer, and the competition was very very warm indeed.  Everyone was comfortable and having fun.  Don't worry folks.  It'll get colder before it gets warmer.

     Many thanks to Matt Seagraves & OJ for setting up the stage.  Thanks go also to George Flaherty for running the scoretable.  Many thanks to Rob & Mark for taking turns as Line Marshall, along with others who stepped in where needed.  We got in 5 rounds plus the ""Sudden Death" finale, and a good time was had by all.   

     Welcome back to Scott Scheitzach after a long absence.  It's good to see you again.  And welcome to Derek Keith.  Derek has been shooting the Defensive Shotgun match, and decided to try his luck at plate shooting.  Hope you make it every week, Derek.

     We join the fray as George and Leon duel, with George winning this one.  In a blast from the past, Rob Potter and Scott Scheitzach square off for a really fast run.  It's apparent Scott's layoff didn't slow him down a bit, as he beats Rob to the wire.  George and Scott then duel, with Scott continuing his speed and accuracy with his revolver.  Mark Wuesthoff & Rob Potter square off next, with Rob winning a fast one. 

     George challenges Mark next, and beats him to the line, then pushes his luck too far by dueling with Rob. Not this time, George.  Rob & Mark duel next, with Rob winning, then Scott puts "paid" to Marks evening, exit Mark, our Senior Class winner this evening. To continue, Scott & George shoot to a  tie!  Reload!!  This time Scott wins the re-shoot, and squares off again against George.  Scott shows George the door, leaving George as our Super Senior Class winner tonight.  We are down to it, folks.

     It's Rob with 5 numbers, and Scott with 4.  They are the only ones left standing, and each of them has a handful of numbers to burn.  Rob immediately burns one of Scotts, leaving Rob with his 5, and Scott with 3.  The two square off again, and again Rob gets there first, leaving his 5, to Scotts 2.  The third duel between these two has Rob winning a really close one, Rob 5, Scott 1.  Scott isn't quitting yet folks, and in the next duel, Scott arrives first.  Rob 4, Scott 1. 

     Shooters, Load and make ready!!  Shooters Ready?  Stand by!!  At the horn Rob & Scott hammer the plates.  Tonight is just Rob's Night!  Duel, Match, and bragging rights for another week go to Rob Potter.  Don't feel bad Scott.  On your first night back you win the Young Bucks & Does Class.  Not bad after a long layoff.

     OK folks, that's it for another week.  Remember the Clays Match Sunday @ 4PM.  We hope to see you at next Mondays Plates Practice @ 5pm.  And of course, right here next Tuesday @ 6pm.  Every Tuesday at 6pm, except for National Holidays, we'll hold court at GHSC to determine the TOP GUN of the Plates.  See you then.

Hal