It was a busy week for 283 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) athletes who represented the Volunteer State at the SCTP National Championships from July 13-20. These athletes, from 40 different teams, journeyed to Marengo, Ohio to compete against the best in the country.
Fifth Highest in Participation Numbers
Competing among more than 3,000 athletes from 36 states at the Cardinal Center, Tennessee SCTP athletes and teams delivered exceptional performances. In total, they earned 80 awards across all disciplines and age categories.
“We are always proud to see how well Tennessee is represented. It’s incredible to participate at the national level and look around and see Tennessee on the podium in every event.”
Nickey Bowers, McKenzie Shooting Sports Coach.
Henry County No Fly Zone – 2024 Double Trap Intermediate Advanced Squad National Champions
Pictured: Cooper Carver, Will McDaniel, Presley Evans, Joseph Wallace, and Layne McKinley
Photo Credit: Leisa Whitehead
Tennessee Ladies Make a Strong Statement
Female athletes from Tennessee SCTP produced standout scores, gaining them recognition on the national stage. Highlights of their accomplishments include:
- Tennessee SCTP sweeps the Ladies High Over All (HOA) Podium
- Taylor Hilliard, McKenzie Shooting Sports, wins Make-A-Break Grand Champion
- Hilliard sisters take top 3 seeds in Make-A-Break Ladies Championship
HOA Ladies Podium at the 2024 SCTP National Championships
Pictured: Ashley Sellers, Taylor Hilliard, Morgan Hilliard, and Peyton Hilliard
Photo Credit: Jeremy Sellers
“You won’t find a family that works harder on their game than the Hilliard sisters. They are fully committed to shooting sports and the winnings definitely match their efforts,” said Allison Bowers, McKenzie Shooting Sports Coach.
Notable Achievements
“This is the biggest week of the year in youth shooting sports, and Tennessee teams represented our state impressively with their sportsmanship and scores, bringing home 80 awards,” said Ashley Tone, Tennessee SCTP manager.
Of that collective state total, 23 were national championships. Those national champions are as follows. For the complete list of Tennessee winners click here.
High Over All
Awarded to the individuals who shot the highest score out of 600 targets totaled from the three main disciplines— Sporting Clays, American Skeet, and American Trap.
Collegiate Ladies Champion
Ashley Sellers on William Blount Shooting Team
Senior Varsity Ladies Champion
Morgan Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Intermediate Division Ladies Champion
Taylor Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Rookie Ladies Champion
Peyton Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Sporting Clays
Collegiate Men’s Champion
Dalton Berry on HSSC Crush
Collegiate Ladies Champion
Ashley Sellers on William Blount Shooting Team
Intermediate Division Team Champions
Henry County No Fly Zone – Cooper Carver, Layne McKinley, and Joseph Wallace
Intermediate Advanced Ladies Champion
Taylor Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Rookie Squad Champions
McKenzie Shooting Sports – Peyton Hilliard, Carson Meggs, and Cooper Latch
Rookie Ladies Champion
Peyton Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
American Skeet
Rookie Ladies Champion
Peyton Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Skeet Doubles
Senior Varsity Men’s Champion
Reed McCown on Unaka Shooters
Intermediate Advanced Squad Champions
Henry County No Fly Zone – Will McDaniel, Cooper Carver, and Joseph Wallace
Rookie Ladies Champion
Peyton Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
American Trap
Intermediate Entry Ladies Champion
Lauren McCown on Unaka Shooters
Trap Doubles
Senior Varsity Ladies Champion
Morgan Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Intermediate Advanced Squad Champions
Henry County No Fly Zone – Cooper Carver, Will McDaniel, Presley Evans, Joseph Wallace, and Layne McKinley
Handicap Trap
Senior Varsity Ladies Champion
Allie Watson on Middle Tennessee Christian School
Intermediate Advanced Squad Champions
Henry County No Fly Zone – Cooper Carver, Presley Evans, Will McDaniel, Joseph Wallace, and Lane McKinley
Rookie Men’s Champion
Carson Meggs on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Rookie Ladies Champion
Peyton Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Make-A-Break
Grand Champion
Taylor Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Ladies Champion
Taylor Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports
Feature photo by Scholastic Clay Target Program
