Thirty-two shooters from the Black Forest Falcons Youth Trap Team traveled to Elysburg, PA this weekend to participate in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Amateur Trap Association/AIM (ATA/AIM) State Championships.  The Falcons shot against over 400 of the best shooters from around the state and landed on the podium in several categories:

SCTP Competition on Saturday
1st Place, Intermediate Beginner Squad (6th/7th/8th Grade) – Avery Torrey, Eli Darrah, Isaac Ostroski, Boone Faulstick, Austyn Matteson

2nd Place, Intermediate Advanced Squad (6th/7th/8th Grade) – Cael DeLong, Isaac Gledhill, Alexis Risser, Haylee Hanes, Chase Hamilton
2nd Place, Varsity Squad – Ethan Hamilton, Kevin Greeley, Ty Daniels, Izayah Freeman, Owen Gill  (tied for first with 488/500 targets, but bumped to second place based on tie-breaking criteria) 
1st Place,  Intermediate Beginner Shooter – Eli Darrah
1st Place, Intermediate Advanced Shooter – Cael DeLong
Honorable Mention, Intermediate Beginner Shooters, Austyn Matteson 4th, Boone Faulstick 5th, Avery Torrey 8th

Honorable Mention, Varsity Shooter, Ethan Hamilton (10th with 99/100)

ATA/AIM Competition on Sunday
2nd Place, Pre Sub Junior – Austyn Matteson

4th Place, Sub Junior – Isaac Gledhill

2nd Place, Junior – Ty Daniels

5th Place, Junior – Owen Gill
2nd Place, Sub Junior Squad – Cael DeLong, Isaac Gledhill, Alexis Risser, Haylee Hanes, Chase Hamilton

  The Falcons will be traveling to the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio during 18-19 July for SCTP Nationals.  

  Well done Falcon shooters and coaches!  The Falcons would like to thank all of their supporters and sponsors for a great 2025 season!