The third annual Patriot Shoot was held in November to raise money for the Isothermal Community College Foundation. 

The sporting clays event was held at the Cleghorn Gun Club, located on Union Road in Rutherfordton and owned by Tryon Resort.

Sixteen teams participated in the event, which raised more than $13,000 for the Isothermal Community College Foundation. The organization provides financial supports to programs of the college.

The winning team was Blue Ridge Excavating, of Bostic. Riverstone Business Park took second place. 

The top individual shooter was Tim Davis, with James Cowan in second place.

For the first year, there was a challenge between teams representing local law enforcement officers and firefighters. A trophy, which will be awarded each year, will be kept in the Isothermal Emergency Services training area.

The winner of the inaugural Isothermal Emergency Services Cup was the Firefighter Team.

Organizers deemed the event a success and are already planning next year’s shoot.

– Submitted by Mike Gavin