A 24-year-old Youngstown contest continues to draw a crowd. Hundreds gathered in Warren for the Youngstown Dart Association's annual competition.
While participants threw darts for a shot at prize money, they also threw for charity.
Steve Evangelista has been coming to the competition for 13 years. His strategy is simple.
"Practice, practice, practice, that's all it is, practice," said Evangelista.
The competition, now in its 24th year attracted a crowd of around 400. Many come from out of state for a chance to play.
"From Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York to participate in this," said Chuck Price, Youngstown Dart Association.
For Evangelista it was a short trip to the Avalon Inn in Warren. He lives in Cleveland.
"You play locally, and you get better," he said.
Proceeds from the event go to charity. This year's recipient is New Lease on Life Rescue, a dog and cat no kill shelter in Struthers. Workers at the shelter said they have plans for the money.
"Maybe spay and neuter if they haven't been," said Mart Kish, New Lease on Life Rescue. "Get them up to date with all their veterinarian records, and then adoptable."
Evangelista said he likes playing for charity, he just wished his game was a little better. He didn't hit the bullseye, and he's okay with that.
"You need to use the whole board," he said. "Bullseyes are just a small aspect of it."
With that said, he goes back to his strategy, hoping all his practice pays off.
