HIGH SCHOOL RIFLE
Seneca Valley had the top shooter, but Hempfield Area was deeper across the board and won the latest rifle match between the two schools, 439-378.
Cody Winget led Seneca Valley with a 95, followed by Justin Popa, 85; Toni Crosson, 67; Greg Wallace, 67; and Justin Sieffert, 66.
Hempfield Area was led once again by Sarah Frye, who shot a 93. She was followed by Andrew Brigode, 89; Brad Kauffman, 87; Adam Kauffman, 85; and Chris Hosbach, 85.
RIFLE LEAGUES
Dormont-Mt. Lebanon and Frazier-Simplex both won last week in the Pittsburtgh and Suburban Rifle League, upping their records to 12-1. Frazier-Simplex beat White Oak (4-9) 1483-1460, while Dormont-Mt. Lebanon downed Clymer (6-7) 1481-1466. Green Valley (-4) edged Murrysville (7-6) in a close match, 1466-1449, and Allegheny (2-11) kept Irwin Post 228 (0-13) winless on the year, 1416-1165. Two shooters -- Cyril Walther of Frazier-Simplex and Jason Piatt of Dormont-Mt. Lebanon -- fired perfect 300s to record the week's top score. Tom Santelli was high junior, iron sights, with a 294, and Jon Long was high junior, any sights, with the same score. High lady was junior shooter Liz Leckie with a 293. Sharing high senior honors with 292s were Chuck Blender and Don Stoll.
Murrysville remains atop the Allegheny Valley Rifle League A-team standings, improving to 11-1 with an 1186-1165 win over Crowfoot (3-9). Kiski is right behind at 10-2 after having downed Buffalo Valley (4-8), 1172-1163. Kittanning (7-5) beat Tarentum (0-12), 1171-1164. Fort Hand was idle. In the B-team standings, Murrysville is on top at 11-1, followed by Kiski (10-2); Crowfoot (8-4); Buffalo Valley (5-7); Kittanning (5-7); Fort Hand (2-10); and Tarentum (1-11).
The week's top shooter, with a 298, was Ray Harvey of Murrysville. High senior was Bob King with a 289, and top junior was Jon Long of Murrysville with a 296. Top female was junior shooter Sarah Frye with a 295.
HUNTER SAFETY COURSES
New Brighton YMCA, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Lunch not provided; class limited to 50. Pre-registration required by calling 724-891-8439.
New Freeport Volunteer Fire Department, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 1. Lunch provided; class limited to 70. Pre-registration required by calling Ed Smith at 724-451-8263.
Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club, 6 to 10 p.m. March 7 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8. Lunch provided; class limited to 80. Pre-registration required at 412-241-2879, 412-829-2386 or 412-824-3790.
Red Barn Sportsmen's Club, 5 to 9 p.m. March 7 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8. Lunch provided; class limited to 40. Pre-registration required by calling John Somonick at 724-463-0651.
Rostraver Sportsmen's Association, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 9. Lunch provided; class limited to 35. Pre-registration required at 724-684-4219.
Ligonier Township Sportsmen's Club, 6 to 9 p.m. March 14 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15. Lunch not provided; class limited to 40. Pre-registration required by calling 724-238-6834.
Indiana County Beagle Club, 5 to 9 p.m. March 14 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15. Lunch provided; limit is 25. Pre-registration required by calling John Somonick at 724-463-0651. SHOOTS ON TAP
Valley Inn Sportsmen's Association will hold a turkey shoot for shotguns, pistols, rifles and muzzleloaders on March 2 beginning at noon. For information, call Dale Atkins at 724-258-8295 or Chuck Eisiminger at 724-258-7914.
White Oak Rod and Gun Club will hold open fun shoots for "any age and any guage" Feb. 26 to March 28. There will be 10 rounds of skeet in five weeks, with 250 targets and a mystery bird. Cost is $10, and there will be cash prizes. For information or to sign up, call Bob Coester at 412-664-9191 or Jeff Parry at 724-863-6213.
West Newton Sportsmen's Club will hold a shoot for shotguns and .22 rifles beginning at noon today. All are welcome.
Shaner Sportsmen's Club will hold a running deer, lucky BB, and trap cabin fever shoot on Feb. 23. Registration begins at noon, and refreshments will be available. For information, call 724-872-7188.
Lloydsville Sportsmen's Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot Feb. 23, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $8. For information, call 724-537-3281.
Shannock Valley Sportsmen's Club, in Yatesboro, will hold a 3-D archery shoot today, with sign-ups from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available. The club's next shoot will be March 23. For information, call 724-783-6450.
Rostraver Sportsmen's Association will hold a 3-D archery shoot on Feb. 23, with registration from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information or directions, call 724-872-4399.
Kingston Vets and Sportsman of Latrobe will hold a 3-D archery shoot March 9, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and beverages will be available, and trophies will be awarded. For information, call 724-539-9303.
Saltsburg Sportsman's Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot March 2. Registration will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the shoot will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available, and there will be awards in all classes. For information, call 724-639-0360.
East Huntingdon Sportsmen's Association will be open for winter trap practice from 1 to 5 p.m. March 9. For information, call 724-887-5405. The club is also hosting a "Strictly Sticks" winter 3-D archery season, with a "blanket prize" shoot set for Feb. 23. Archers should bring an item for the prize table. For information call 724-547-7459.
Long Branch Sportsman's Club will host an NRA 50-foot indoor bull's-eye .22 pistol league every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. through the end of April. For information or directions, call 724-929-3348 or 724-258-2191.
Sutersville Sportsmen's Club holds trap practice every Monday beginning at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. For information, call 724-872-0910.
East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club will run its high-powered rifle league March 29 through Oct. 25. For information, call Dave McGrath at 724-483-5063 or e-mail davear15@yahoo.com. The club will also host 100 and 200 yard open cast bullet benchrest shoots on the first Sunday of each month, beginning March 1. Twenty-five yard pistol pin shoots are held every Monday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., and 50-yard open sight pistol plate shoots are held every Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 412-384-4747 or visit www.dp.net/~esmc.
White Oak Rod and Gun Club will hold a sporting clays shoot Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for 100 targets. The club will also hold a CMP match shoot March 8 and 9, with sign-ups from 9 to 11 a.m. For information, call 724-863-9941.
Mars Rod and Gun Club is holding an ATA trap shoot at its range today. Shooters can register from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $11 for 100 clays, and hearing and eye protection are required. The public is welcome, and shotguns are avalable for use at no charge for new shooters The club is located on Cashdollar Road, between Mars and Evans City.
Crowfoot Rod and Gun Club has opened its trap range to the public. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. For information, call the club at 724-327-9315.
Western Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Club will hold a free target shoot on Feb. 23 beginning at 10 a.m.The club is located at 5730 Saltsburg Road., Murrysville. For information, call 724-327-9918.
Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club will hold a hunters silhouette shoot on Feb. 22-23, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. For information, call the club at 724-796-9111.
Youngwood Sportsmen's Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot March 16, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for youths and $2 for cubs. There will be prizes and trophies, and refreshments will be available. For information, call 724-925-8131 or 724-837-8426. FISHING TOURNAMENTS
The Moraine State Park and Bait Box Bassmasters bass tournament set for Lake Arthur on March 29 is for members only. Non-members may not participate.
West Penn Bass Hunters and Moraine State Park will host a catch-and-release bass tournament on Lake Arthur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6. Weigh-in will be at the Route 528 launch. For information, call Hank Lach at 724-926-0212. FISHING CLASSES
Fly Tyers Vice will hold a "fly fishing for beginners" class March 22 and 23. Saturday's class will be an all-day casting lesson; Sunday's class will be an outing to Slippery Rock Creek. For reservations, call Tony Marasco at 412-276-2831 or visit www.flytyersvice.com. HUNTS
Tub Mill Trout Club is holding a coyote hunt March 7-9. Registration is $10. For information or to register, call 724-235-9798.
