Local shooters claim national honours

Kent, Rhook & Dunn get the job done at sporting clays nationals

The end of last month was a memorable one for three members of South East Field & Game Association Inc. competing at the Sporting Clays Australia National Championships in Gunnedah, New South Wales.

More than 350 of Australia`s best sporting clays shooters nominated for the event which was held in fine but windy conditions which made the already tough target presentations slightly trickier.

Jeremy Kent claimed the overall championship honours with a score of 179/200 finishing four targets ahead of runner up Chris Brown. Kent was joint leader after the first day of competition andtwo targets behind after the second day.

On the third and final day of competition Kent shot a possible 25/25 to stamp his authority over the event on his way to a commanding victory.

This was Kent`s second SCA National title won in NSW and his second national title in 2024 having won the English Sporting titles at Burrungule Park earlier this year.

Leigh Dunn claimed the seniors national title with a score of 166/200 two targets ahead of multiple champion John Younger. Dunn`s consistency over all the grounds laid the foundation for his success and also finished 9th overall.

Seasoned Veteran Ron Rhook scored 156/200 to claim the veteran’s national title with a one target victory over fellow South Australian Grant Baum.

SOUTH EAST TITLEHOLDERS: Ron Rhook, Leigh Dunn & Jeremy Kent