In an extraordinary display of consistent dominance in competitive shooting, Dion Kiethly Massiah has etched his name into the history books of the Jermaine Kentish Birthday Shootout, securing the tournament title for the third year running. The annual competition, organized to mark the birthday of the sport’s beloved community figure Jermaine Kentish, has grown into one of the most anticipated local shooting tournaments of the year, drawing dozens of top competitors from across the region each December.
This year’s event, held at the host shooting range over the weekend, saw Massiah outperform a field of 42 skilled sharpshooters through a series of grueling elimination rounds. From the opening qualifying stages, Massiah established his edge, posting the highest aggregate score across the first three rounds to secure the top seed heading into the knockout bracket. He maintained this momentum through each subsequent match, delivering near-flawless performances in pressure situations that pushed several of his opponents to their limits.
In the final head-to-head showdown, Massiah faced off against rising young shooter Marcus Green, who had pulled off two major upsets to reach the championship round. Despite a strong challenge from Green, who narrowed the score gap to just two points in the final five shots, Massiah held his nerve, sinking three consecutive bullseyes to seal the win with a final score of 147 out of a possible 160. Speaking after the victory, Massiah credited his consistent training routine and the supportive community around the Jermaine Kentish Shootout for his three-peat success.
Tournament organizers noted that the event has grown significantly since its founding, both in participation numbers and community engagement, with proceeds from this year’s competition going toward supporting youth shooting sports programs in the area. Jermaine Kentish, the namesake of the tournament, praised Massiah’s achievement, calling his three consecutive wins a testament to his skill, discipline, and love for the sport.