ATA Delegate Reports

Monthly reports from our Illinois ATA Delegate

Hi everyone. I want to start this column by introducing you to the 2022 Illinois All State team.

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Chase Horton 97.45
Justin Dewitt 93.28
Ron Wolf 93.04
Brad Bomkamp 93.0
Tim Lewis 92.57
Adam Fabisiak 91.95
Leland Hassler 90.67
Richard Drennen 89.90
Jake Diliberto 89.59
Pat Lowe 89.58
Sub Veteran
John Upcraft 93.36
Ron Fearheiley 92.95
Brian Cox 92.75
Mark Fielder 92.19
Ken Mitchell 92.07
Veteran
Frank Haynes 94.79
Dan Staker 94.79
Frank Payne 94.11
Brian Hezel 93.61
Dave Dressler 92.9
Senior Veteran
Mike Jordan 93.26 
Mike Westjohn 93.19
Joe Nehrt 91.89
Charlie Bickle 91.52
Ken Rigler 89.71
Lady 1
Lauren Dunn 94.67
Olivia Rainey 91.13
Briley Dent 90.87
Lady 2
Janice Rigler 88.8
Joan Maiden 85.31
Denise Dressler 82.94
Sue Staker 80.55
Sub Junior
Braxton Dent 93.55
Carson Sievers 93.45
Kyle Fabisiak 92.39
Mason Bartlow 91.91
Ian Gilman 91.51
Junior
Steve Margherio 96.1
Landon Sievers 95.71
Wyatt Williams 95.32
Sam Gilman 94.65
Johnny Piscone 92.4
Junior Gold
Kameron Martin 91.87
Kurtis Schewe 83.48
Chair Shooter
Larry Norton 88.64

For those of you not familiar with Illinois shooting, trust me when I say this is a formidable group of shooters. Congratulations to all of you! 

Next, I want to acknowledge some shooters that have reached milestones in their careers. James Martin and Greg Hogue have shot 25,000 Handicap targets; Jay Miller has shot 25,000 Singles targets; Mike Hathaway has shot 50,000 Doubles targets and Tim Hays has shot 75,000 Singles targets. Well done all you guys!

Finally, I want to tell you about a gem of a small, two trap club I shot at a few weeks ago. Lake Fork Sportsmen's Club is located about 25 miles east of Decatur, IL, off of Route 36. When I pulled in, I found a clean, well-maintained club where the members were busy setting up the two fields. The shoot started on time, and everything ran smoothly throughout the day. It reminded me so much of the little clubs my dad and I shot at when I was a kid. Simply put, it was a relaxing time with good friends, good targets and I had a really good time. I know it's fun to go to large shoots, but let's not forget that small clubs have their own unique enjoyable experience. Tony Jones manages the club, and you can find the contact information for the club on the ISTA web page if you think you would like to give them a try. Trust me, you will not regret it.

By the time you read this it will be December, so everyone, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Next month I'll introduce you to the 2022 Illinois All-Americans. Support your local clubs. 

Bill Duncan, ATA Delegate