Five Long Nine Cowboys Attended the Midwest (Old West) Classic 2014
This year’s Midwest Classic was held September 12 – 14, 2014 in Sparta, Illinois at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex with 117 shooters from 9 states.
All activities and vendors were found ON THE RANGE which made for a festive Old West Town of cowboys and cowgirls having a great time with the theme “Streets of Laredo.” [In fact, the movie was shown outdoors Saturday evening against one of the trailers.]
A side of beef sizzled slowly all day Saturday in preparation for Saturday night festivities which included a Blue Grass band, prizes, give-aways, raffles, and quite a bit of “good cheer” was flowing freely at the picnic tables under the tents with the Saloon stage actually set up as a working saloon with authentic “Old West refreshments” available there.
The weather started out quite cool on Friday for the side matches, but became glorious with sunny 70-degree days and cool nights with no rain for the Main Match on Saturday and Sunday.
Times for the top shooters were 13 – 20 seconds per stage.
Once again, there was no shortage of World, National, Regional and State Champions at this year’s Midwest Classic.
Below are the achievements of our club participants.
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Long Nine Cowboys at 2014 Midwest Classic
In alphabetical order
Billy the Avenger
1st place Frontier Cartridge
CLEAN SHOOTER – 10 Stages
2nd Place Wild Bunch Modern [side match]
Boben Weev
1st Place Elder Statesmen
Posse Leader
Lady Viper
1st Place Lady 49er
1st Place 1897 Speed Shotgun [side match]
2nd Place Ladies Wild Bunch [side match]
Miss Pistol Whipper
3rd Place Cowgirl
Miss Weev
1st Place Lady Gunfighter
1st Place Speed Lady Gunfighter [side match]