The Brethren of Prairie View Freemasons Lodge No. 95 hosted the 4th Annual Masonic Stone Challenge as part of RiponFest 2.0 in Ripon on July 8th. Over $500 was raised for high school scholarships.
Above, pictured staffing the Masonic Stone Challenge (from left) are: Brother Tim Aither, Calin Frounfelter, Landon Shidell, Lodge Junior Warden Kevan Nault, Lodge Master Greg Frounfelter, Brother Zach Beek. Not pictured: Brother Ron Triemstra.
In conjunction with the Open and Challenge Stone Division, the 1st Annual Wisconsin F&AM Stone Throw State Championships were held using the Challenge Stone (53lb). Both events are growing, and the Lodge looks forward to seeing more participants in all Divisions next year.
Results:
Men’s 26 lb. Open Stone:
- 1st Noah Hanson 29’1.5”
- 2nd Zach Beek 29’ 1”
- 3rd Kaine Karstetter 26’1
Women’s 16 lb. Open Stone:
- 1st Cassie Finley 16’10’’
- 2nd Amanda Badtke 16’ 4.5”
- 3rd Brianna Thompson 15’ 8.5”
Men’s 53 lb. Challenge Stone:
- 1st Zach Beek 17’ 9.25”
Women’s 26 lb. Challenge Stone:
- 1st Cassie Finley 13’ 3’’
Wisconsin F & AM Stone Throw State Championships:
- 1st Zach Beek 17’ 9.25”
- 2nd Greg Frounfetler
Lodge Master Greg Frounfelter with ladies’ top finishers (from left): Cassie Finley, Amanda Badtke. Not pictured: Brianna Thompson.
Men’s top finishers (from left): Noah Hanson, Brother Greg Frounfelter and Brother Zach Beek.
Submitted by Brother Rick Coles
