Shawnlee Construction wins Erland’s cornhole title for fifth time

Shawnlee Construction turned Erland’s sixth annual cornhole tournament into another repeat-title run, winning the June 25 event at the Billerica Elks Lodge and taking the top spot for the fifth time in six years. The field featured 32 teams, and Shawnlee’s latest victory added another layer to a rivalry that has become the clearest competitive storyline in Erland’s summer fundraiser.

The result mattered because it was not a one-off hot streak. Shawnlee Construction has now built the kind of consistency that changes how a local cornhole bracket is read before the first bags are even thrown. In a tournament filled with spirited play and seriously impressive throws, the company again finished at the center of the action, reinforcing its reputation as the standard in this event rather than just another entrant chasing a trophy.

The tournament also carried substantial off-board significance. Proceeds supported New England Donor Services, the Billerica Scholarship Foundation, and the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation, tying the competition directly to education and health causes in the region. Scholarship proceeds were dedicated in memory of Erland’s own Alan Scott, with additional scholarships established in his honor, giving the night a purpose that extended well beyond the winner’s circle.

Erland describes the event as an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community support, and the tournament fit that brief while still producing a clear sports result. The foundation behind it was established in 2016, making 2026 its 10th anniversary year, and Erland says it has donated more than $300,000 to community organizations and local initiatives over the past decade. It has also awarded $25,000 to Billerica and Burlington high school seniors pursuing architecture, engineering, or construction.

Shawnlee’s repeated success also carries a business story. The company says it has been operating since 1986 and counts itself among the most experienced and trusted framing contractors in New England, a pedigree that fits the way it has taken on this tournament year after year. A Givebutter listing for the 2026 event showed $16,050 raised from 30 supporters, underscoring how the bracket, the fundraising and the memorial elements all moved together in one of Erland’s most established annual competitions.