The Indiana Horseshoe Pitchers Association 2023 State Championship Tournament came to a close last weekend after a two-day event featuring 60 participants.
Charlene Brown, Dennis Shepherd and Dale Moles took home the first place positions in the championship classes.
Women’s Championship:
First Place – Charlene Brown (6 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (44.20%), 247 points
Second Place – Sharon Chiddister (5 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (41.14%), 244 points
Third Place – Julia Charlton (2 wins, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (39.66%), 180 points
Women’s A Class:
First Place – Debbie Huth (5 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (26.67%), 208 points
Second Place – Ashleigh Vanhorn (4 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (10%), 175 points
Third Place – Maddie Simpson (2 wins, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (3.75%), 148 points
Fourth Place – Joanne Wothke (1 win, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (10.42%), 133 points
Men’s Championship:
First Place – Dennis Shepherd (6 wins, 0 losses) – Ringer Percent (50.34%), 225 points
Second Place – Jeremy Howard (4 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (41.49%), 166 points
Third Place – Alan Eason (2 wins, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (28.47%), 131 points
Men’s A Class:
First Place – Ralph Gorsuch (5 wins, 0 losses) – Ringer Percent (35%), 234 points
Second Place – Brian Nixon (4 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (25%), 147 points
Third Place – Gavin Damon (3 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (18.33%), 131 points
Fourth Place Frank Olshavasky (2 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (21.25%), 118 points
Fifth Place – Frank Schocke (1 win, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (28.33%), 151 points
Sixth Place – Ray Powell (0 wins, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (16.67%), 81 points
Men’s B Class:
First Place – Edward Bilinski (4 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (27.08%), 169 points
Second Place – Richard Zarse (3.5 wins, 2.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (23.75%), 162 points
Third Place – Dan Husayko (3.5 wins, 2.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (23.33%), 141 points
Fourth Place – Dwight Silvers (1 win, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (16.25%), 118 points
Men’s C Class:
First Place – Troy Pearcy (5 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (22.92%), 178 points
Second Place – Craig Gramling (3 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (15%), 119 points
Third Place – Richard Gay (2 wins, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (21.25%), 124 points
Fourth Place – David Genet (2 wins, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (17.08%), 139 points
Men’s D Class:
First Place – Bobby Buchanan (5 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (17.71%), 267 points
Second Place – Jeff Simpson (4 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (23.96%), 188 points
Third Place – Randy Sims (3 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (16.25%), 178 points
Fourth Place – Chris Judson (3 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (16.25%), 182 points
Fifth Place – Roger Brown Jr. (1 win, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (10.83%), 148 points
Sixth Place – Bill Hurley (0 wins, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (6.67%), 73 points
Elder’s Championship:
First Place – Dale Moles (6 wins, 0 losses) – Ringer Percent (72.52%), 257 points
Second Place – Tom Worley (3 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (56.30%), 168 points
Third Place – Herschel Walters (3 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (55.24%), 170 points
Fourth Place – Dan Myers (0 wins, 6 losses) – Ringer Percent (37.28%), 77 points
Elder’s A Class:
First Place – Richard Mills (5.5 wins, 1.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (51.43%), 250 points
Second Place – Alve Shetler (5 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (58.21%), 277 points
Third Place – Lester Krull (5 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (53.21%), 226 points
Fourth Place – Carroll Roach (4 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (49.29%), 183 points
Fifth Place – Leonard Conner (4 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (50.36%), 230 points
Sixth Place – Chuck Wothke (2.5 wins, 4.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (51.43%), 216 points
Seventh Place – Ron Kiser (2 wins, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (38.93%), 172 points
Elder’s B Class:
First Place – Neil Sweigart (5 wins, 0 losses) – Ringer Percent (48.75%), 249 points
Second Place – Charles Luellen (4 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (41.67%), 225 points
Third Place – Gene Sallee (3 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (40%), 176 points
Fourth Place – Ed Davis (2 wins, 3 losses) – Ringer Percent (32.5%), 160 points
Fifth Place – Rick Wacasey (1 win, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (32.92%), 145 points
Elder’s C Class:
First Place – Chuck Youngman (5 wins, 0 losses) – Ringer Percent (50%), 247 points
Second Place – Andre Pepper (4 wins, 1 loss) – Ringer Percent (47.92%), 200 points
Third Place – Lawrence Hively (3 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (35.83%), 198 points
Fourth Place – William Gray (1 win, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (28.33%), 110 points
Fifth Place – Lester Lemaster (1 win, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (27.5%), 124 points
Sixth Place – Daniel Dunn (1 win, 4 losses) – Ringer Percent (18.75%), 106 points
Elder’s D Class:
First Place – Thomas Little (4.5 wins, 1.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (23.33%), 161 points
Second Place – James Miller (4 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (24.58%), 185 points
Third Place – Jr. Campbell (2.5 wins, 3.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (17.08%), 125 points
Fourth Place – Paul Lemish (1 win, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (12.08%), 106 points
Elder’s E Class:
First Place – Jeffrey Huth (4 wins, 2 losses) – Ringer Percent (20%), 148 points
Second Place – Gary Brown (3.5 wins, 2.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (13.33%), 127 points
Third Place – Keith Burger (3.5 wins, 2.5 losses) – Ringer Percent (7.92%), 102 points
Fourth Place – Mark Lloyd (1 win, 5 losses) – Ringer Percent (7.5%), 74 points