Over 275 archers participated in the eighth annual Superman Classic held this week and nearly 1200 competed in the ASA Illinois Pro/Am competitions. The tournament brings individuals and families from throughout the country to Mermet Fish and Wildlife Area each June.
— Planet photo by Linda Kennedy
Organizers felt attendance was down some from last year, due to the campground being closed following historic flooding earlier this spring at Fort Massac State Park.
On a brighter note, 281 shooters participated in the annual Superman Classic, competing for $15,000 in prize money.
“We had record attendance on the first day of the three-day Classic, which is great news for our tourism efforts,” said Angie Shelton, Metropolis Tourism director.
Overall winners in each class for the Superman Classic are:
• Bow Novice: Alan Kuhnert of Taylorville, score 624
• Hunter: Andy Horton of Depew, Okla., score 599
• Men’s Known Distance: Sam Wolthuis of Mountain Grove, Mo., score 659
• Men’s Pro: Joseph Goza of Henagar, Ala., score 624
• Semi Pro: Darin Deneal of Thompsonville, score 581
• Men’s Unlimited: Royce Wilson of Glenpool, Okla., score 514
• Men’s Open A: Michael Fryfugle of Lucedale, Miss., score 625
• Men’s Open B: Cody Bryant of Mountain City, Tenn., score 606
• Men’s Open C: Ronnie McDonald of Blairsville, Ga., score 595
• Senior Master: Phil Jacobs of Bedford, Ind., score 578
• Senior Open: Michael Gollotte of Evergreen, Ala., score 575
• Senior Pro: Buddy Durr of Water Valley, Miss., score 560
• Super Senior: Chuck Nease of Salt Rock, W.Va., score 601
• Traditional: Jeff Schaer of Jonesboro, score 357
• Women’s Hunter: Jonnie Cook of Romance, Ark., score 606
• Women’s Known Distance: Robin Green of Addison, Ala., score 608
• Women’s Open: Wanda Dye of Richlands, Va., score 568
• Women’s Pro: Rhonda Calhoun of Early, Texas, score 552
• Senior Women: Jan William of Clearfield, Pa., score 574
• Young Adult: Ty Adkins of Queen City, Texas, score 636
