Cheyenne Bubenheim, a 23-year-old new mother from Florida, aims to become the first woman to win a gender-neutral singles championship in the American Cornhole League. Despite the game’s gender-neutral nature, no woman has won in the league's nine-year history. Bubenheim, a top-ranked player and multiple-time women's champion, is one of four semifinalists in an upcoming ACL pro event. She believes it's only a matter of time before a woman wins such a tournament, and she hopes to achieve this milestone on Saturday.
Two Colorado high school seniors, Gavin Hamann and Jaxson Remmick, have made history by becoming the first players to earn Division I college scholarships to play cornhole at Winthrop University in South Carolina. The pair, who are considered five-star recruits in the game, are two-time American Cornhole League High School National Champions and will have about half of their tuition covered by the scholarships. Winthrop University aims to develop its cornhole program into a powerhouse and hopes to pave the way for college cornhole as a recognized sport.
The tight-knit deaf community in Maine is mourning the loss of four members who were among the victims of a mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar. The victims, including an American Sign Language interpreter and a cornhole enthusiast, were participating in a cornhole tournament when the gunman opened fire. Cornhole has become a popular activity in the deaf community, serving as a way for individuals to reconnect with others who share their experiences. The tragedy has deeply impacted the deaf community, leaving loved ones and friends grieving and remembering the cherished individuals they lost.
Robert Card, the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, was described as being "obsessed" with cornhole and had recently been fired from his job. Card's family stated that he had been experiencing acute mental health issues, including hearing voices and behaving schizophrenically. After killing 18 people at a bowling alley and bar, Card is currently on the run. Law enforcement agencies are conducting a manhunt, with dive teams searching rivers and hundreds of officers going door-to-door. The suspect's vehicle and a rifle were found abandoned at a boat ramp. The search has extended to surrounding towns, and residents are arming themselves in fear. Card's family expressed their heartbreak and is cooperating with law enforcement. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and authorities are considering federal charges against Card.
