Southern New England Woodcock Championship

Front, from left, Mike Flewelling with RU Ch. Chasehill Little Bud, and John Stolgitis with Ch. Chasehill Molly. Rear, judges Joe Rovinski and Ray Gorman.

CHASEHILL POINTERS TAKE CHAMPION AND RUNNER-UP SPOTS AT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND WOODCOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

EXETER, RI - Chasehill Molly was named champion and kennelmate Chasehill Little Bud was named runner-up at the 2010 Southern New England Woodcock Championship held Saturday, Sunday and Monday, March 20-22, at Arcadia State Management Area. Both dogs are owned and handled by John Stolgitis of Ashaway, RI.

Thirty-four of the top woodcock dogs from around the Northeast were entered in the championship. Running took place Saturday and Sunday under sunny skies and warm temperatures. The event concluded Monday under overcast skies, cooler temperatures and light drizzle. Weather didn't affect the birds, however, which were plentiful.

Judges for the event were Joe Rovinski and Ray Gorman.