Sporting Clays Tournament Raises $80K for Stepping Stones

Saturday’s winning foursome was made up of Jack Oliver, Hyde Park; John Borchers Jr., Hyde Park; Graham Mercurio; and George Musekamp, Columbia Tusculum. Oliver also was the day’s top individual shooter.

In its third year, the Stepping Stones’ Sporting Clays Tournament netted more than $80,000 for disabilities programming, a 43 percent increase over the amount raised in 2018.

Thirty-three teams competed in the public tournament, held at the Sycamore Pheasant Club in Loveland. A smaller, private tournament was held later for event sponsors.

The winning team, which represented Fifth Third Insurance, consisted of Mike Haehnle; Doug Hynden; Kyle Hynden, and Mike McGraw.

The day’s individual winner was Stepping Stones Board of Trustees Member Matt Hemberger.
Saturday’s top team distinction went to members of the Stepping Stones’ Golf Classic.

Chris Berre, Hyde Park, takes a shot at the Stepping Stones’ Sporting Clays Tournament.

The committee was made up of John Borchers Jr., Hyde Park; Graham Mercurio; George Musekamp, Columbia Tusculum; and Jack Oliver, Hyde Park. Oliver was the day’s top individual shooter.

Event founders and co-chairs Peter Borchers and Brian Folke were joined onthe planning committee by Kevin Frazier, Mark Hill, Eppa Rixey and Roger Winters.

Peter Borchers and Brian Folke led the effort to plan and execute a record-breaking fundraiser for Stepping Stones’ programs for individuals with disabilities.

“We know how hard it is to have a successful event, and Peter and I feel blessed to have had three in a row,” Folke, a Stepping Stones Board of Trustees member, said. “The success is a byproduct of a lot of people working hard as a team. We thank everyone involved, from the staff, committee, and volunteers to - most importantly - the sponsors and players.”

For more information, visit www.SteppingStonesOhio.org.