Halter Center Hosts USA National Junior Olympic Shotgun Championships
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center hosted the USA National Junior Olympic Skeet and Trap Championships from July 28 to July 31. Shooters under the age of 21 traveled to Hillsdale College to compete.
“Each year, I am more and more impressed by the young shooters who compete,” said Bart Spieth, range master at the Halter Center. “We are honored to host the Junior Olympic Shotgun Championships and so many talented shooters.”
Trap Results for JO Women:
- Gold — Sydney Krieger, AZ
- Silver — Kaleigh Castillo, CA
- Bronze — Abbey Wigh, FL
Trap Results for JO Men:
- Gold — Sam Blevins, KY
- Silver — Lance Thompson, PA
- Bronze — Matthew Kutz, TX
Skeet Results for JO Women:
- Gold — Julia “Lia” Nelson, MN
- Silver — Madeline Corbin, WI
- Bronze — Alishia Fayth Layne, TN
Skeet Results for JO Men:
- Gold — Benjamin Keller, CO
- Silver — Joshua Corbin, WI
- Bronze — Samuel Woodall, GA
Hillsdale College has been the home of the USA National Shooting Team since 2019. The Halter Center boasts 113 range acres, four international skeet fields, a 22-station sporting clays course, five international bunkers, two small arms ranges, international archery range, American trap ranges, and AcuSport Lodge.
Photos of the trap competition can be found here.
Photos of the skeet competition can be found here.
For complete results, click here.