First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering dedication and outstanding performance at the Defender tournament we hosted. We took first place, and everyone brought a positive attitude. We must also thank everyone who helped host this tournament. I know it was cold but you all showed up.

I must take a moment to commend our first-year target team members for their exceptional pace and composure throughout the tournament. Your commitment and enthusiasm are truly commendable.

Now, let’s shine a spotlight on some of our standout athletes from this weekend’s competition:
• Sarah Lang exhibited outstanding prowess, securing 1st place in JV girls Trap, 2nd place in JV girls Sporting Clays.
• Ross Wilson demonstrated remarkable skill, claiming Tournament men’s HOA
• Rockston Blair showcased his talent by securing 3rd place in intermediate Trap and 1st in intermediate Sporting Clays.
• Natalie Briggs took runner up Ladies HOA for the tournament

I couldn’t be prouder of each one of you who competed at defender. Your dedication and sportsmanship truly exemplify the spirit of our team.

As we look ahead, let’s maintain our focus during practice sessions and make the most of our time together on Monday nights. Your commitment to improvement is commendable, and I have every confidence in our continued success.

Here are the highlights of our team’s performance:

Team Overall: 1st Place (899/1000)
• Ross Wilson: 185/200
• Gunnar Reed: 183/200
• Blake Tyler: 179/200
• Natalie Briggs: 177/200
• Sarah Lang: 175/200

Individual TRAP Scores:
• Men – Intermediate/Entry Level:
o 3rd Rockston Blair: 68
o 4th Sam Wilson: 61
• Men – Senior/Jr. Varsity:
o 2nd Ethan Thomason: 89
o 3rd Wyatt Hinckley: 88
o 9th Hendrix Williams: 70
• Men – Senior/JV:
o 2nd Gunnar Reed: 94
o 4th Ross Wilson: 93
o 10th Blake Tyler: 90
• Ladies – Senior/JV:
o 1st Sarah Lang: 92
• Ladies – Senior/Varsity:
o 2nd Kathrine Cismas: 92
o 3rd Natalie Briggs: 90
o 5th Abigail Hinckley: 76

Individual Sporting Clays Scores:
• Men – Intermediate/Entry Level:
o 1st Rockston Blair: 74
o 7th Sam Wilson: 53
• Men – Senior/Jr. Varsity:
o 1st Wyatt Hinckley: 87
o 3rd Ethan Thomason: 83
o 5th Hendrix Williamson: 74
• Men – Senior/Varsity:
o 2nd Ross Wilson: 92
o 3rd Gunnar Reed: 89
o 6th Riley Franks: 89
o 7th Blake Tyler: 89
• Ladies – Senior/JV:
o 2nd Sarah Lang: 83
o 3rd Charlize Pei: 82
• Ladies – Senior/Varsity:
o 2nd Natalie Briggs: 87
o 5th Abigail Hinckley: 79

Please note that this report highlights both team and individual results. For any inquiries or further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Brandon Tyler.

Once again, congratulations to everyone on a job well done!