VALLEY CITY, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The VCHS Clay Target Team competed in the state skeet shoot on Friday, June 18^th and the state trap shoot on Saturday, June 19^th in Horace ND. The skeet portion had 5 total teams competing at the state meet.

VCHS placed 5^th out of 5 teams shooting a 353 out of 500 targets.

Mitchell Broadwell – 82 (T6^th place varsity)

Evan Mielke – 78 (T9th place varsity)

Braeden Olauson – 70 (16^th place JV)

Jakob Stainbrook – 66 (7^th place novice)

Kailer Logan – 57 (20^th place JV)

Emma Mielke – 54 (21^st place JV)

The skeet team had a great season placing 1^st in the conference out of 10 teams. Missing our top skeet shooter in Eric Ingstad our other shooters did well. Eric is at basic training for the summer and we wish him well and thank him for serving his country.

The trap portion of the state tournament was on Saturday and Valley City placed 3^rd out of 16 teams shooting 472 out of 500 targets. The score is based on the top 5 shooters on the team.

1^st Berthold-North Shore-Plaza High School – 475/500

2^nd West Fargo Sheyenne High School – 474/500

3^rd Valley City High School – 472/500

Varsity Competitors:

Derek Bear – 81/100 (T 76^th)

Etahn Bear – 94/100 (T 15^th)

Mitchell Broadwell – 96/100 (T 8^th)

Talon Larson – 86/100 (T 60^th)

Kailer Logan – 91/100 (T 34^th)

Emma Mielke – 93/100 (2^nd in Female Varsity)

Evan Mielke – 98/100 (2^nd)

JV Competitors:

Trevor Breske – 67/100 (T 94^th)

Connor Liebersbach – 75/100 (T 63^rd)

Braeden Olauson – 88/100 (T 9^th)

Jakob Stainbrook – 79/100 (T 45^th)

Novice Competitors:

Michael Beutler – 50/100 (T 56^th)

Kaci Current – 55/100 (15^th female novice)

Jackson Eisen – 56/100 (T 42^nd)

Bodi Haglund – 90/100 (1^st)

Paige Kaber – 58/100 (14^th female novice)

Jack Lerud – 72/100 (19^th)

Landon Martinson – 29/100 (T 69^th)

Conner Remick – 89/100 (3^rd)

The trap team placed 3^rd in the conference out of 8 teams. The trap team had a great state tournament placing 3^rd against some of the best teams in the state. The goal was a state title and we were three targets away. Our top shooters shined on a beautiful day to shoot. Evan Mielke led our team with a 49/50 and a 49/50 for a 98/100 for the day and placing 2^nd overall. Mitchell Broadwell shot a perfect 50/50 in his first round of shooting then shot a 46/50 for a 96/100 and placing 8^th. Next was Ethan Bear with a 48/50 and a 46/50 for a 94/100 placing 15^th. Emma Mielke shot a 47/50 and a 46/50 for a 93/100 placing 2^nd in the female division. Kailer Logan shot 46/50 and a 45/50 for a 91/100 and placed 34^th.

A few notables to mention. Bodi Haglund shot a 90/100 and had a wonderful state tournament. Talon Larson shot an 86/100 and had a great first 50 shooting 46/50. Jack Lerud shot a 72/100 and had a great day. Conner Remick with an 89/100 was a great day for him and he had a perfect 25/25 in his first round. I know I missed some but again we had many personal bests and it was a great day!

I want to personally thank all of the volunteers that help coach, score, and assist with many things at our trap club. These volunteers work very hard for no pay and put in many hours with the young adults we have shooting on our team. This team and our program would not run like it does without all of them putting the time in they do. If you are interested in volunteering in our program please contact Trevar Hansen and we will get you on the coaching staff.