Emmit Hoyl Wins Fourth Consecutive World Single Jack Drilling Title

Emmit Hoyl of Nederland, Colorado, defended his title as the World Championship Single Jack Rock Drilling champion for the fourth consecutive year on Saturday, taking top honors during the Nevada Day Parade activities in Carson City.

Dominant Fourth Title Secured on Stone

Hoyl secured the victory by drilling 12 inches and 7/32 of rock.

Men’s Division Podiums and Tight Margins

In the men’s division, Tom Donvan finished second behind Hoyl, drilling 10 inches and 2/23. Steve McDonald and Wesley Leedy tied for third place with identical marks of 9 inches and 29/32.

The Midfield Battle for Depth

Jesse Patridge recorded 9 inches and 23/32, followed by Craig Leedy at 9 inches and 19/32, Kaleb Denham at 9 inches and 9/32, and Tyler McKee at 9 inches and 3/32.

Completing the Men’s Roster

Rounding out the rest of the men’s competition were Jeff Cooper of Carson City at 7 inches and 30/32, Luke Oldfield at 7 inches and 21/32, Greg Hosler at 7 inches and 7/32, Luke Andersen at 6 inches and 16/32, Corban Cocanour at 6 inches and 1/32, Jaime Eason at 5 inches and 23/32, Tobin Rupert of Carson City at 5 inches and 20/32, and Josh Billings at 4 inches and 28/32.

UNR Contingent Makes Its Mark

A separate cohort of competitors representing UNR also posted marks in the field. Vern Baker led the university group with 7 inches, followed by Tatae West at 5 inches and 29/32, Brady Wilkins at 5 inches and 3/32, Joshua Blair at 5 inches flat, Jesus Diaz at 4 inches and 14/32, Gavin Caszie at 3 inches and 5/32, Elijah Goodrich at 3 inches and 1/32, and Connor Hogan at 1 inch and 29/32.

Women’s Division Standings

In the women’s division, Anna Cocanour claimed first place by drilling 4 inches and 8/32. Valeria Zamuido finished second with 3 inches and 23/32, followed by Audrey Blair at 3 inches and 14/32, Natalie Rubio at 3 inches and 13/32, Leticia Aguilar at 2 inches and 23/32, Natalie Hagerty at 2 inches and 17/32, and Grace Merrir at 2 inches and 4/32.