Arabia Shines at the Texas Shrine Provost Guard Fall Invitational
The first shots of the weekend set the tone right away: Arabia came ready to compete, laugh, reconnect, and represent.
The Texas Shrine Provost Guard Fall Invitational Shoot got underway at the Maskat Shrine shooting range with all the right ingredients for a memorable weekend. There was friendly competition on the line, plenty of good-natured ribbing, and the kind of fellowship that turns a shoot into something bigger than the scores posted at the end of the day.
Arabia made its presence known early. From the start, the Arabia Ladies “Deadeye Divas” led the way with focus, confidence, and a team spirit that carried through the weekend. By the time day two wrapped up, Arabia had plenty to celebrate, including hardware, laughs, and a few stories that will likely be told again at the next Shrine gathering.
Day one opened with energy and Arabia pride
There is a special kind of excitement at the start of a Shrine shoot. Competitors arrive ready to test themselves, but they also come ready to catch up with friends they may not have seen in months. That mix of focus and friendship was on full display when the first day of the Texas Shrine Provost Guard Fall Invitational began.
Arabia wasted no time getting into the spirit of the event. The range was active, the competition was moving, and the mood stayed upbeat from the first round forward. It was clear that everyone came to do their best, but nobody forgot why events like this matter.
The Arabia Ladies “Deadeye Divas” gave the group an early reason to cheer. Their strong start helped set the pace for the weekend and brought plenty of excitement back to the Arabia camp. Whether standing at the line, waiting their turn, or encouraging teammates, the Deadeye Divas showed exactly what Shrine competition is meant to look like.
Confident, competitive, and full of team pride.
The first day was more than a scoreboard. It was a reminder that these events bring out the best parts of the Provost Guard tradition: skill, sportsmanship, and support for one another.
Day two brought fierce but friendly competition
Day two kept the momentum going. If anything, the energy grew stronger as competitors settled in and the results began to take shape. The shooting was competitive, but the spirit stayed friendly from start to finish.
That balance is what makes the weekend stand out.
People wanted to win, of course. Every shooter stepped up hoping for a strong round. Yet the competition never crowded out the fellowship. Old friendships were renewed. New ones were made. Handshakes, jokes, encouragement, and shared stories filled the time between rounds.
That kind of atmosphere does not happen by accident. It comes from years of tradition and from people who understand that the best events are measured by more than trophies.
At Maskat Shrine’s range, the weekend carried that feeling well. The event gave shooters a chance to compete, but it also gave everyone a reason to gather, visit, and strengthen the bonds that connect Shrine communities across Texas and beyond.
Arabia brings home hardware
By the end of the weekend, Arabia had more than memories to bring home. The group also claimed some well-earned hardware.
A big congratulations goes to Ronnie Ellis, who earned High Score for New Two-Handed Shooter. That is the kind of recognition that says a lot about preparation, composure, and follow-through under pressure.
Every shooter knows the feeling of stepping up to the line with others watching and the score counting. It takes focus to stay steady. It takes patience to shoot clean. It takes confidence to perform when the moment arrives.
Ronnie’s award was a proud highlight for Arabia and a well-deserved accomplishment in a field full of solid competitors.
Awards like this add excitement to the weekend, but they also give the whole team something to celebrate together. When one Arabia member earns recognition, everyone shares in that pride.
And this weekend gave Arabia plenty of reasons to smile.
Don Savell claims the most unforgettable award
Of course, no good competition weekend is complete without a little humor.
Out of 114 registered shooters, somebody had to finish last. This year, Arabia’s own Don Savell proudly claimed the “Dead Ass Last” award.
And honestly, that kind of award may get the biggest laugh of the weekend.
Every shooting event has its serious moments. Scores are tracked. Awards are presented. Competitors compare results and replay the rounds in their heads. But the “Dead Ass Last” award belongs to another great tradition: knowing how to laugh, enjoy the company, and keep things in perspective.
Don carried the honor with pride, and that says a lot. It takes a good sport to accept the kind of award that comes with a grin attached. It also adds to the fun that people remember long after the final shot is fired.
Winning is great. Bringing home a funny story might be just as valuable.
The weekend showed what Shrine fellowship is all about
The Texas Shrine Provost Guard Fall Invitational was about marksmanship, but it was also about connection.
That came through in every part of the weekend. Shooters encouraged one another. Friends picked up conversations right where they left off. New faces became familiar ones. The competition gave people a reason to gather, but fellowship gave the weekend its meaning.
That is what makes Shrine events special. They create room for both pride and humility, both competitive fire and shared laughter. One person brings home a high score. Another brings home the last-place laugh. The group brings home memories.
Arabia showed up with spirit, supported one another well, and left with honors worth celebrating.
A special thank-you goes to Maskat Shriners for hosting a great weekend of competition and fellowship. Events like this take planning, hospitality, and steady work behind the scenes. The result was a weekend that gave competitors and guests plenty to enjoy.
Arabia leaves the weekend with a strong showing, a high-score award, one unforgettable last-place honor, and a lot of good stories.
Congratulations to Ronnie Ellis, Don Savell, the Arabia Ladies “Deadeye Divas,” and all who competed. Congratulations as well to every winner from the weekend.
Most of all, thank you to everyone who helped make the event what it was: friendly, competitive, welcoming, and full of Shrine spirit.
Let’s go, Arabia!
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