After a very successful foray at states competition last month, the Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team competed against over 2500 of the best shooters at SCTP Nationals in Marengo, Ohio this weekend.  Thirty two shooters from the Austin, Coudersport, Galeton, and Northern Potter school districts competed in their respective divisions during two days of competition.  The Intermediate Beginner (first-year shooters) squad of Austyn Matteson, Eli Darrah, Isaac Ostroski, Boone Faulstick, and Avery Torrey finished third overall in their division with a score of 893/1000.  Additionally, Austyn Matteson finished in the top 10 (8th) out of 213 beginner shooters.

The Intermediate Advanced squad of Chase Hamilton, Isaac Gledhill, Alexis Risser, Cael DeLong, and Haylee Hanes finished tenth overall in their respective division with a score of 898/1000.  Carson Cooney led the scoring for the Falcons (194) followed by Taylor Knowles (193), Owen Gill (192), Owen Daniels (192), Izayah Freeman (191), Ethan Hamilton (191), Austyn Matteson (191), and Ty Daniels (190).

    The Black Forest Falcons, led by head coach Brad Empson and assistant coaches Joe McClellan, Chase Cooney, Ron Gill, Kevin Gledhill, Mike Daniels, Derek Hamilton, Wes Crowell, Jordan Herr, Tom McDonald, and Loren Fitzgerald, finished on the podium at Nationals for the second time in three years.  Well done Black Forest Falcons and coaches!

The Black Forest Falcons organization would like to thank the Black Forest Conservation Association (BFCA) and the community for all their support!