Bags, boards and bonding

What started as an idea from Gracelyn Staley, a junior music education major, at the start of the Fall Semester, has blossomed into the fastest growing student club at Wright State’s University: the Cornhole Club.

“Our goal is to bring fun and competitiveness together,” said Staley, who serves as the club’s president.

Staley first considered launching the club last year, but the idea took off after she attended a an on-campus tournament in the spring and convinced several classmates to help her start the club.

“We thought it would take at least a year to just set it up,” said Ryan Mestemaker, a first-year electrical engineering major who serves as the club’s treasurer. “It’s gone so smoothly with the support we’ve had.”

Officially launched this fall, the Wright State Cornhole Club now has more than 20 active members. It features a recreational team, which is open to all players of all skill levels, and a competitive team that requires tryouts.

Staley said she’s planning visits from professional players in the American Cornhole League to help teach club members new shots and prepare for tournaments.

The club recently purchased new professional-grade throwing bags and boards featuring the Raider logo. The competitive team plans to acquire Wright State-branded jerseys and compete in tournaments next spring.

“This best part of this club are the people that are here and the success we’ve had in a short amount of time,” said Mestemaker.

Visit Engage for more information about the Wright State Cornhole Club.