The 2026 version of our Union City Sportsmen’s Club Fish Fry Presented by Tucker Dental Excellence was blessed with great weather this year. Temps in the low to mid 80’s, lowish humidity and no rain. Hard to beat in late June. The following week saw mid 90’s temp and high humidity, so yes, lucky. We got a head start celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence by shooting some great scores by some excellent shooters, as the clay targets were flying great, even for the 410 event.
Event 5: Doubles-Presented by Erie Pack & Ship:
Friday’s doubles saw 23 competitors with Chris Kline taking the championship breaking 98. Adam Vollmer the runner-up just one back with his 97. The rest of the results as follows.
- A1 – Brian Steinert 97
- B1 – Don Steinert 96
- C1 – George Kirik 90
- D1 – Joe Fisher 87
- D2 – Curt Raines 85
Event 1: 12 gauge-Presented by VFW Post 6773:
Saturday morning’s 12 gauge event saw 27 shooters compete. Chris Kline again took this championship, this time bringing a 100. Runner-up went to Brian Steinert who posted a 99. Here is the rest of this story.
- AA1 – Adam Vollmer 99
- A1 – Jack Harshbarger 96
- B1 – George Kirik 97
- B2 – Tom Shields 95
- C1 – Tim Botwright 96
- C2 – Dan Berry 95
- D1 – Emily Harshbarger 92
- E1 – John Tucker 82
Event 2: 20 gauge-Presented by VFW Post 6773:
Saturday afternoon’s 20 gauge event had 26 shooters compete. Chris Kline again took this championship, three in a row now, bringing another 100. Runner-up went to Bernie Lenehan who posted a 98. Again, the rest of this story.
- AA1 – Adam Vollmer 98
- A1 – Tom Shields 95
- B1 – Dan Berry 94
- B2 – Larry Shields 93
- C1 – Don Steinert 95
- C2 – George Kirik 94
- D1 – Ron Johnson 89
Event 3: 28 gauge-Presented by Sundance Retrievers Inc.:
Sunday morning’s 28 gauge event had 25 shooters compete. Chris Kline brought a 99 taking this championship, four in a row now, down just three targets for the week so far. He needed to win a shoot-off against Jack Harshbarger to claim it though. Runner-up then went to Jack. The rest of this story.
- AA1 – Brian Steinert 97
- A1 – Bernie Lenehan 97
- B1 – Paul Augustin 93
- B2 – Dave Wilke 92
- C1 – Emily Harshbarger 95
- C2 – Nate Soliwoda 90 (first placement at his first registered shoot)
- D1 – Joe Sanson 89
Event 4: .410 bore-Presented by Quinn Agency, LLC:
Sunday afternoon’s .410 bore event had 25 shooters compete. Kurt Suprynowicz took this championship, denying Kline a fifth gun championship, breaking a great 99. Runner-up went to Jack Harshbarger who posted a 97.
- AA1 – Chris Kline 96
- A1 – Tom Shields 89
- B1 – Paul Augustin 94
- B2 – Dave Wilke 92
- C1 – Emily Harshbarger 91
- D1 – Larry Shields 82
- D2 – John Tucker 82
HOA-Presented by Bova’s Hardware:
Chris Kline was the Class 1 HOA (93.88 & over) champ with his 100, 100, 99, & 96 total of 395. Kurt Suprynowicz took class 1 runner-up breaking 97, 98, 96, & 99 totaling 390.
Class 2 HOA (93.87 & under) was won by Tom Shields breaking 95, 95, 97, & 89 for a 376 total. Runner-up went to Dan Berry who went 95, 94, 94, & 89 for a 372 total.
America 250 in memory of Jack Wall:
In remembrance of our club member Jack Wall and the coming of our country’s 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, we ran this new event which totaled the targets broken in the last two rounds in each of the doubles, 12, 20, 28, and 410. 22 shooters participated. The champ was Chris Kline turning in a 246, with Kurt Suprynowicz taking runner-up, just one back with 245. Other classes were as follows.
- AA1 – Brian Steinert 240 (shot of against Adam Vollmer & Bernie Lenehan)
- A1 – Jack Harshbarger 242
- B1 – Dan Berry 235
- C1 – Keith Snow 227
- D1 – John Tucker 210
A huge THANK YOU to all of the club volunteers who got the club in shape for this event. Like keeping the clubhouse spotless, the traps loaded with birds. President Mike Wojtecki and Steve Best for shoot registration and score keeping. We also thank Larry Price & Samuel Marks for their expert refereeing. Paul Huckno for catching, cleaning, and cooking the Lake Erie walleye for our Saturday dinner. Mike Wojtecki, Kim, Beth, Madison, Cole, and Mike Lutzo for manning the lunch and dinner prep tables. And Mike W, Mike L, Joe, George, Travis and Steve for grounds keeping. Thanks again!
Please show your appreciation for the sponsors of our shoot, shown in the shoot program below, who were good enough to donate added prize money, by considering them first for your needs. Shooting sports need them more now than ever before! Thanks also to Jim Shields and Mike Wojtecki for donating the raffle prizes. THANK YOU!
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