With the Silver Creek and Colorado Clays shoots in the books, the stage is set for an epic finale to The Buckle Challenge! Our shooters have battled hard, and it all comes down to one last event to see who takes home the coveted custom belt buckles and supports the incredible Camp Wapiyapi.
Here’s how the leaderboards are stacking up heading into the final event:
The race for the coveted HOA Champion buckle is heating up! Mike Marshall is currently in the driver's seat with a stellar score of 193. But he can't relax, as Erin Callahan is just 2 targets behind with an impressive 191, making this a nail-biting race to the finish!
The stakes don't get any higher than in Master Class! Mike Marshall leads the pack with his HOA-leading score of 193. Here's the kicker: If he holds on to win HOA, the Master Class buckle will NOT be awarded to the next in line. It's a true winner-take-all situation, adding a massive layer of pressure. Jason Leleck (189) and Adam Bird (188) are right there, hoping for a chance to capitalize if the leader falters.
Erin Callahan has established a commanding 9-point lead with a score of 191. The race for the podium is intense! Chris Wolfe is in second with 182, but Brandon Bowen is hot on his heels with 181, just 1 point back.
Jeffery Groves is holding onto a razor-thin 4-point lead with 181, but the pressure is on! The race for the podium is intense! Nick Schulhoff is in second with 177, but Austin Onken is hot on his heels with 175, just 2 points back.
Matt VanCleave is holding onto a razor-thin 5-point lead with 181, but the pressure is on! Cody Litherland is sitting comfortably in second with 176, but Michael Moschetti is leading the cha🔥 The Buckle Challenge - The Final Showdown is Coming! 🔥se pack at 169. Don't count out Steven Grubbs at 168, who could easily shake things up in the final event.
We've got a dead heat at the top! Adam Kruse and Leslie Robinson are tied with an incredible score of 170. Right behind them, Bill Reekie is at 164, waiting for any mistake. Don't count out Dane Harris at 163, who could easily shake things up in the final event.
Blaine Fike is holding onto a razor-thin 2-point lead with 166, but the pressure is on! The race for the podium is intense! Dan Gregg is in second with 164, but Travis Sanchez is hot on his heels with 163, just 1 point back.
Want to see the full standings? Check them out on our website:
Overall HOA Leaderboard: https://bucklechallenge.org/results/hoa-shooter
Full Class Leaderboards: https://bucklechallenge.org/results/class-champion
It's all on the line! Every target matters as we head to the final event. Do you have what it takes to climb the leaderboard?
💥 Final Event: The Kiowa Creek Shoot 💥
🗓️ Date: September 20th, 2025
📍 Location: @Kiowa Creek Sporting Club
✍️ Register Now: https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-A0LRT17NBsJvT2
A huge thank you to all our shooters and sponsors for supporting Camp Wapiyapi and helping children with cancer. Let's finish strong!
A Silver Creek Pheasant Hunt for 2 has been donated for the Live Auction by Justin Jansick, a $500 gift! Jansick Insurance is Justin's independent insurance agency. He believe in long term relationships and offers all products including personal lines, commercial lines, and life insurance, protecting families and businesses alike since 1986.
Bruce added two fishing adventures, and more Live Auction items are coming on line soon, so check back for the latest. The Live Auction is during the BBQ on September 20th at the Buckle Championship at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club. Hope to see you there!
Thanks to everyone for joining shooting and to the entire Colorado Clays team for a great day on the course & during the first-ever True Grit Rodeo. And the Donuts Brothers rocked the house! Check the Gallery tab for new pictures and the Auction Items tab for the latest add-ons that will be on the block at Kiowa on September 20th for the big shoot-out at the 2025 Belt Buckle Series Championship!
As soon as virtual Golf Cart Sweepstakes tickets for Colorado Clays post to each individual's account on this site, contestants will be notified. On September 20th the virtual tickets won at Kiowa will be added to individual's accounts and every contestant who is present will get a 'payout' of all of their earned tickets as hand-held tickets for the Golf Cart Sweepstakes drawing at the Championship shoot-off in the 5-stand arena. (Must be present to win, must be 18+ to win, tickets are not transferrable or otherwise negotiable, all BBCS & State of Colorado sweepstakes rules apply.)
Volunteers for each shoot earn an extra Golf Cart Sweepstakes ticket, and make these events possible. Thank you! (Volunteers needed from 7-9am and 11:30-2pm on September 20th at Kiowa,)
Join Rooster Cogburn and Lucky Ned Pepper for your shot at high-flying Beer Hunter, Axe Throwing and Corn Hole, all in the south parking lot of Colorado Clays right before the BBQ & music from the Donut Brothers. $20 on ScoreChaser Amenities thru 8/22, then $25 on day-of. Help get more kids to Camp Wapiyapi and have a blast doing it! High Score wins True Grit bragging rights and the $700 Wrath Crossbow!
Great news! We've made it even easier for you to contribute to our cause. The Belt Buckle Challenge Series is now set up to accept online donations through our new partnership with Zeffy. Zeffy is a fantastic platform that offers 100% free payment processing for nonprofits, meaning every penny of your donation goes directly to helping us send children with cancer and their siblings to Camp Wapiyapi.
How to Donate:
You can find the "Donate" button in two convenient locations:
At the top of our Home Page: A prominent button to make it easy to give as soon as you visit our site.
At the bottom of every page: No matter where you are on our website, the option to donate is just a scroll away.
For those who prefer to go directly to our donation page, you can access it here: www.zeffy.com
Your generous contributions make a real difference in the lives of these children. Thank you for being a part of our community and for your continued support.
The Buckle Challenge Photo Contest is officially underway, and we're thrilled to announce that we've already received fantastic entries from Silver Creek! The talent and creativity on display are truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see what other amazing moments you've captured.
Here's how to submit your photos:
Email us: Send your entries directly to photos@bucklechallenge.org.
Upload to our shared album: For a quick and easy way to add your photos, simply upload them to our dedicated Google Photos album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NdcZXhBPkchPMw8r5
Want to see the competition? Check out the album now to view the current entries! It's a great way to get inspired and see what's already been submitted. While you're there, feel free to comment on your favorites and show some love for the incredible work.
We're looking forward to seeing your amazing submissions.
Hey everyone! We've got some exciting news for all you sharp-shooters and Camp Wapiyapi supporters! We've just jazzed up our website with some awesome new pages, giving you a fresh look at the results from our charity sporting clay competitions.
Now you can easily check out who's hitting those targets and leading the pack! We've added dedicated pages for:
Class Champions: See who's dominating in each class right here: Class Champion Leaderboard
HOA Shooters: Want to know who the High Overall (HOA) top guns are? Find out here: HOA Shooter Leaderboard
These new pages break down all the scores from our events at Silver Creek, Colorado Clays, and Kiowa Creek. It's all about celebrating our incredible participants and, most importantly, continuing to raise fantastic funds for Camp Wapiyapi!
Go ahead, take a peek, and see how everyone's doing. Thanks for being such an amazing part of the Buckle Challenge Series!
EHijole Tacos will be at Silver Creek bright & early on Saturday morning with fresh, hot coffee ($3) and breakfast burritos ($7). Chef Elena will have Steak, Bacon and Veg options ready for us starting at 7:30. Bring a extra 10-spot to get fueled up for the morning, and help support Elena's new business - thanks!
The moment you've been waiting for! The rules for this year's Buckle Challenge are now available online. Head over to the rules page to check them out. We can't wait to see you all at the shoot!
The forecast is great for the Series opener at Silver Creek on Saturday, July 19th. Sunshine and partly cloudy, with temps 63-89, perfect weather for our first event. Join the fun early; Jared is hosting the Long Shot from 8am-9am, and the Main Event starts right after that. This will also a great opportunity for high scores; the targets will get more difficult with each shoot in the Series. See you at Silver Creek on the 19th!
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