They say 2nd place is the first loser, but what does that make 3rd?

I first revealed my mullet to the world in the 2024 USA Mullet Contest and came in 3rd place. The shame of missing the mark has consumed my every thought. I spent countless hours in front of the pitching machine, taking off the chest thinking to myself, "only 364 more days until redemption..."

Last year, I collaborated with a local brewery to create an IPA, HAYZE SWAYZE. We used this beer promote the contest and to raise money for Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors., by donating $1 for every pint we sold. HAYZE SWAYZE was a huge success! We sold out of it in 6 weeks and had to make another batch to last through the contest. I am proud to announce that the MULLET beer we created will be making a return this year, still promoting the contest and still raising money for JAH4WW.

I didn't come here for bronze, I came here for gold. Please help me reach my goal.