Tennessee Wildlife Federation was well represented by 333 athletes that participate in its Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) who attended the Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships in Marengo, Ohio July 4-12.
Record High Participation: 8,500+ Individual Entries
More than 3,000 athletes from 34 different states competed in International Skeet, International Bunker Trap, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, American Skeet, Doubles Skeet, American Trap, Doubles Trap and Handicap Trap. Participation was a record high with over 8,500 individual entries, resulting in more than 1.6 million targets thrown and shattered by the athletes.
“This competition really showcases the best of the best in clay target shooting from across the country,” said JW Worthen, Director of Programs, Tennessee Wildlife Federation. “The level of competition is at an extremely high level here and hitting just one more target could mean you win it all.”
77 National Titles from Tennessee
Out of the 34 states in attendance, Tennessee had the fourth-highest number of athletes to compete. The 42 Tennessee teams brought home an impressive 77 National Titles, the second-highest amount out of all of the states.
“Not many young men and women get to say they are a National Champion in any sport. There were certainly many proud moments getting to see the Tennessee state flag on the podium so many times. Our teams have done an excellent job putting our state and our program on the map where other states consider us a powerhouse in the shooting sports arena.”
Ashley Tone, Tennessee SCTP Manager
Out of the 77 national titles Tennessee athletes earned, 17 were crowned individually as National Champions. The first place winners 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.
Collegiate Men’s National Champion
Wyatt Freels on Warriors (Knox Co.)
Rookie Ladies’ National Champion
Peyton Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports (Carroll Co.)
Senior (Junior and Senior Varsity) Divisions Ladies’ National Champion
Ashley Sellers on William Blount Shooting Team (Blount Co.)
International Skeet
Men’s National Champion
Johnathan Savage on Webb Feet (Bedford Co.)
Men’s Collegiate National Champion
Johnathan Savage on Webb Feet (Bedford Co.)
Intermediate Ladies’ National Champion
Chloe Chaleunsinh on Middle Tennessee Christian School (Rutherford Co.)
International Trap
Men’s Senior National Champion
Dalton Berry on HSSC Crush (Williamson Co.)
Sporting Clays
Intermediate Entry Ladies’ National Champion
Taylor Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports (Carroll Co.)
Junior Varsity Ladies’ National Champion
Morgan Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports (Carroll Co.)
American Skeet
Collegiate Men’s National Champion
Wyatt Freels on Warriors (Knox Co.)
Intermediate Entry Ladies’ National Champion
Taylor Hilliard on McKenzie Shooting Sports (Carroll Co.)
Doubles Trap
Rookie Men’s National Champion
Channing Garrett on Middle Tennessee Christian School (Rutherford Co.)
Rookie Ladies’ National Champion
Katherine Meinhart on Rossville Clay Target Team (Fayette Co.)
Senior Varsity Ladies’ National Champion
Mercie Ashmore on Lewis County Trap (Lewis Co.)
Handicap Trap
Rookie Men’s National Champion
Channing Garrett on Middle Tennessee Christian School (Rutherford Co.)
Senior Varsity Ladies’ Champion
Allie Watson on Middle Tennessee Christian School (Rutherford Co.)
Make-A-Break
Ladies National Champion
Ashley Sellers on William Blount Shooting Team (Blount Co.)
Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program provides youth ages 9 through the 12th grade and college an opportunity to participate in the three main shotgun shooting disciplines—trap, skeet, and sporting clays—with peers from across the state. To learn more visit: tnwf.org/tennessee-scholastic-clay-target-program.
