High School Clay Target League
With the recent snow and bitter cold weather, it's hard to believe that planning has begun for the Central/ Logan and Aquinas High School trap shooting season. Since the start of Central/Logan's team in 2016 and the Aquinas team a year later, athlete numbers have grown for both programs. The Central/Logan and Aquinas High School Trap Teams had another successful year in 2024. There were almost 50 athletes competing on each team for the spring season. Both teams had athletes take top male and female honors in their conferences, as well as having athletes placing in the top 100 statewide. This spring, to place in the top 100 in the state, the athletes needed an average of 23.4 or higher (out of 25!). Both teams had athletes that were within a bird or two away from making the top 100. Both schools also had athletes that finished in the top 10 in their conference. Alexis Stupi from Aquinas finished as the top female overall at the state tournament held in June. She also made it to the individual finals at the national tournament held in July. Central/Logan had 10 athletes competing at both the team and individual levels at nationals. Central/Logan was able to get two teams into nationals this year. Team one qualified for the finals, being only the second team to do so since the Central/Logan teams started competing in the Clay Target League in 2016. Congratulations to team members Cowan Rueter, Faith Hellerud, Taylor Turner, Drew Hass and Aiden Schulze for that accomplishment. Aiden also qualified for the
individual finals. All the team members were competing against the best in the nation and did an exceptional job representing their schools. Qualifying for the national level is no easy feat. Each member of team number one carried a 23.1 or higher average and qualified as tier one status. Team two can not only shoot (average 20+) but they must have fast fingers as well! Their tier filled within 3 seconds after opening for registration, and they all made it in. As a side note, the Central/Logan team members were praised by the hotel staff as some of the most well-mannered athletes they ever have had staying with them!
We are eagerly awaiting the start to the 2025 spring season. In 2024 the US Clay Target League set another record, with having over 14,000 athletes competing for the first time, an incredible number. In total, there were over 53,000 athletes competing at the high school and college level nationwide. And as in the past, there have been zero injuries reported! The coaches for Aquinas and Central/Logan anticipate having around 50 athletes per team again this season. The Central/Logan teams shoots at the club on Mondays at 5 and the Aquinas team on Wednesdays at 5. The season starts near the end of March and runs through May. Come and watch, or better yet volunteer to assist the coaches in any way you are able.
Planning for the 2025 spring season has already begun. We are always looking for sponsors to offset the participation fees for the athletes. It costs over $300 per athlete to compete for the 10 week season and the state competition. Your monetary donation helps cover the cost of shells, clay targets, jerseys, etc. Depending on the size of the donation, your name or business name can appear on the back of the athlete’s jerseys. There is a list of last years sponsors on the club website on the trap page. If you have a child wanting to compete or are interested in supporting the fastest (and safest) school sport please contact Randy Hass, Cole Woods or John LeJeune with any questions you may have. Thank you and here's to a great 2025 season!
With the recent snow and bitter cold weather, it's hard to believe that planning has begun for the Central/ Logan and Aquinas High School trap shooting season. Since the start of Central/Logan's team in 2016 and the Aquinas team a year later, athlete numbers have grown for both programs. The Central/Logan and Aquinas High School Trap Teams had another successful year in 2024. There were almost 50 athletes competing on each team for the spring season. Both teams had athletes take top male and female honors in their conferences, as well as having athletes placing in the top 100 statewide. This spring, to place in the top 100 in the state, the athletes needed an average of 23.4 or higher (out of 25!). Both teams had athletes that were within a bird or two away from making the top 100. Both schools also had athletes that finished in the top 10 in their conference. Alexis Stupi from Aquinas finished as the top female overall at the state tournament held in June. She also made it to the individual finals at the national tournament held in July. Central/Logan had 10 athletes competing at both the team and individual levels at nationals. Central/Logan was able to get two teams into nationals this year. Team one qualified for the finals, being only the second team to do so since the Central/Logan teams started competing in the Clay Target League in 2016. Congratulations to team members Cowan Rueter, Faith Hellerud, Taylor Turner, Drew Hass and Aiden Schulze for that accomplishment. Aiden also qualified for the
individual finals. All the team members were competing against the best in the nation and did an exceptional job representing their schools. Qualifying for the national level is no easy feat. Each member of team number one carried a 23.1 or higher average and qualified as tier one status. Team two can not only shoot (average 20+) but they must have fast fingers as well! Their tier filled within 3 seconds after opening for registration, and they all made it in. As a side note, the Central/Logan team members were praised by the hotel staff as some of the most well-mannered athletes they ever have had staying with them!
We are eagerly awaiting the start to the 2025 spring season. In 2024 the US Clay Target League set another record, with having over 14,000 athletes competing for the first time, an incredible number. In total, there were over 53,000 athletes competing at the high school and college level nationwide. And as in the past, there have been zero injuries reported! The coaches for Aquinas and Central/Logan anticipate having around 50 athletes per team again this season. The Central/Logan teams shoots at the club on Mondays at 5 and the Aquinas team on Wednesdays at 5. The season starts near the end of March and runs through May. Come and watch, or better yet volunteer to assist the coaches in any way you are able.
Planning for the 2025 spring season has already begun. We are always looking for sponsors to offset the participation fees for the athletes. It costs over $300 per athlete to compete for the 10 week season and the state competition. Your monetary donation helps cover the cost of shells, clay targets, jerseys, etc. Depending on the size of the donation, your name or business name can appear on the back of the athlete’s jerseys. There is a list of last years sponsors on the club website on the trap page. If you have a child wanting to compete or are interested in supporting the fastest (and safest) school sport please contact Randy Hass, Cole Woods or John LeJeune with any questions you may have. Thank you and here's to a great 2025 season!
Financial sponsors of the 2024 trap teams! Be sure to thank them and patronize their businesses!!