Maybe Wynne Mihura can finally get a break.

After all, being in charge of this year’s Kansas State Horseshoe Pitching Championships, Mihura was responsible for making sure the three-day tournament ran smoothly.

MaryAnn Peninger of Derby competes in the women's championship division of the Kansas State Horseshoe Pitching Championships. Peninger won Monday at Broken Arrow Park.

Oh yeah, she also was seen scorekeeping, smoothing out countless pits, receiving an achievement award, and competing successfully in more than one division.

“It’s over,” she said with a laugh. “I’m going to go rest now.”

The tournament wrapped up Monday at Broken Arrow Park, with Mihura among those competing in the championships. Despite the overwhelming work she’s had to endure, Mihura finished second in the women’s championship division behind MaryAnn Peninger of Derby.

“I’m so happy I did what I did,” Mihura said. “I only lost to MaryAnn, and she’s a machine.”

Just how good is Peninger? She went a perfect 5-0 in her games Monday and had a remarkable 76.3 ringer percentage. The real kicker might be the fact that she’s won the state championship 14 times since 1985, an unprecedented feat.

“Maryann is so automatic,” Mihura said. “I had a 66.6 percentage against her. I threw well. I can’t cry over that.”

Peninger was pleased with how Lawrence handled playing host to the event the first time since 1992.

“They did an excellent job running the tournament,” she said. “It was very smooth. We started on time, we finished on time and they had shovels and water and everything that we needed out there.”

When the state tournament will return to Lawrence remains to be seen. Topeka will be the site of the 2003 state championships, but Mihura is hoping it’s not another decade before Lawrence sees it again.

“We want it again,” she said. “Hopefully, we’ll have our sidewalk up here by then. We’re still working on improving the facilities here.”

Officials at this year’s tournament were pleased to see the success they worked so hard for.

Now, if only Mihura can get a couple of minutes to herself.

“I am happy about it,” she said. “I’m not going to complain about anything. I don’t have the time.”