NSHPA Horseshoes Series concludes June Bug Classic in Las Vegas
The Nevada State Horseshoe Pitching Association was back in action in Las Vegas this past Saturday for the June Bug Classic at JC Leavitt Park.
The horseshoes weren’t the only things heating up as pitchers endured temperatures that rose well above 100 degrees.
According to president Lathan (Rebel) Dilger, the lack of ideal conditions drove participants’ average overall down 10% lower than normal.
With playoffs in Class B and C between three players in each class, all Class B pitchers displayed a 3W 2L record.
Pitcher Michael Nicosia forfeited his match, causing a matchup between Dennis Andersen and Dan Dunn squaring off. Andersen pulled away with the victory.
In Class C, all pitchers also all recorded a 3W 2L record. In the first heat, Karen Semplinski faced off against Mikey Workman, with Workman ultimately coming out on top. Mikey would go on to run the table, defeating Danielle Workman to win the playoffs.
The winner of the annual 50/50 raffle was Christine Magda.
A special thanks is extended to Walter Ray Williams Jr, for coming to pitch in the tournament and to Char and Neal Schulte for directing the tournament.
Class A Tournament Champions
First place: Jim Magda, Henderson 5W 0L
Second place: Lawrence Workman, Henderson 2.5W 2.5L
Third place: Larry Workman, Henderson 2.5W 2.5L
Class B Tournament Champions
First place: Dennis Andersen, Pahrump 5W 2L
Second place: Dan Dunn, Summerlin 3W 3L
Third place: Michael Nicosia, Pahrump 3W 3L
Class C Tournament Champions
First place: Mikey Workman, Henderson 5W 2L
Second place: Danielle Workman, Henderson 3W 3L
Third place: Karen Semplinksi, Las Vegas 3W 3L
The next scheduled NSHPA event “Pahrump Hot to Trot” will be held this Saturday locally at Petrack Park Horseshoe Courts. Sign-ins are due by 9 a.m. with a $21 entry fee.
If interested in competing in the tournament, contact the NSHPA headquarters at 775-751-4813 or come down to the park on Saturday before the event.
Contact Jacob Powers at jpowers@pvtimes.com. Follow @jaypowers__ on X
