Mission Crossbows shooter Jason Wilkins takes aim with his SUB-1.
Mission Crossbows shooters claimed all six podiums at the recent ASA Pro/AM in Augusta, Georgia, and IBO Triple Crown in Pipestem, West Virginia.
Both major competitive archery tournaments overlapped, forcing crossbow competitors to shoot for score Friday at the IBO, then drive about 6 hours (nearly 360 miles) that night to shoot for score Saturday and Sunday at the ASA Pro/Am.
Despite the travel, Mathews Crossbows shooter Jason Wilkins took top honors at both events. His teammates Johnny Heath and Derek Phillips finished in second and third, making it a clean sweep at the IBO Triple Crown on Friday.
At the ASA/ProAm, Wilkins’ teammates Daniel Zintgraff and Derek Phillips tied for second on Sunday. Because there is no tie breaker in the ASA Crossbow Known 45 division, third place was not awarded.
“This past weekend was a whirlwind with lots of bolts and little sleep,” said Wilkins. “Fortunately, my SUB-1 shot consistently through it all.”
These highly competitive tournament circuits tour the country and feature some of the best shooters in the world. ASA and IBO events test shooting skill on 3-D targets of various species.
