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Eric Stowe

I am Eric Stowe ACL Pro from the Atlantic Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. I was introduced to Cornhole through a league ran at my local elks lodge. And now I get to play on the with the big boys as an ACL Pro.

Stacia Pugh

I am Stacia Pugh ACL Pro from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro.

My name is Stacia Pugh and I'm an ACL Pro and the number one ranked female in the nation.

Cornhole was introduced to me about 9 years ago at a family cookout, and after a few weeks of my dad incessantly trash talking me and winning game after game

Stacia's Dad: Did you bring your toothbrush?
Stacia: ummm.. no. Was I supposed to sleep over or someth.... ?
Stacia's Dad: Cuz it's BED TIME!
*4th bag goes in the hole for the win*
Stacia: you fricker... *grumble grumble*

So enough was enough and I decided to get my own set of boards and start practicing secretly so I could put an end to it. Once I was finally giving him some good games, it was too late.. I was hooked. And when I learned there were actually cornhole leagues and cornhole tournaments I swear I was never so excited. I had to try. :)

This lead to me the Cleveland Cornhole League and Dave Weiser, who at the time, was arguably the top player in Cleveland. My neighbor, Ron Weiss, and I fought through the ranks and eventually got to Division I and even began winning it. Later I teamed up with Christine Papcke and we began competing in national events together. In 2015, we achieved Team of the Year and many Women's titles.

In August 2018, after 20 years utilizing my Master's Degree in Urban Planning & Development, I actually left my job to go full-time cornhole (and chess as well; my 2nd favorite passion). Now I travel the country playing cornhole, playing chess, teaching chess, working as a tournament director and doing media appearances for the ACL. I used to joke about living the dream, but now it seems maybe I am?

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Jamie Graham

I am Jamie Graham ACL Pro from the Carolina Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. I started playing competitively when I was 17.

Eric Anderson

I am Eric Anderson ACL Pro from the Mid-East Conference and this is my story of how and when I started playing cornhole and worked my way up to an ACL Pro. I started playing cornhole when I was 12. I would play campground tournaments and local stuff. 4 years ago I started with Cleveland Cornhole playing leagues and local tournaments that Dave Weiser ran. Then 3 years ago I started playing and traveling for the ACL. My first year being Pro I was lucky enough to be chosen for the Pro Invitational and got a chance to play with Frank Modlin. He was easily the best person for me to play with on ESPN. He kept my nerves down talking to me and helping me thrive in such a tough setting!! Going into my second year pro and 3rd year traveling, I felt I had to take it to another level getting it done local and I’ve had a good amount of success in local terms.  I’m just waiting for my Breakout moment in a National setting!!! I would like to thank my sponsors (BG BOARDS , Warphole) for making this all happen as well!!!
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