News and Notes: March 29, 2026
Welcome to Week Two! After our first meets at Warren County and Otter Creek, it’s clear that the team is off to a good start.

Meet Results: Warren County
We had a phenomenal showing as a team, taking First Place overall(Singles)! Individual highlights include:
Men’s IE(Singles): Kaigan McGill took 3rd Place.
Men’s Sr (Singles): 3 way tie for 3rd at a score of 48, decided by reverse run - put Logan Kemp 4th, Nick Kelchen 5th
Women’s Senior(Singles): Morgan Ray took 4th Place.
Women’s IE(Singles): Lauren Filmer took 3rd Place.
Handicap: Morgan Ray took 1st Place (Senior)
Lauren Filmer took 1st Place (IE).
Doubles: Alex Pocernich took 2nd Place and Morgan Ray took 2nd Place.
It is a fantastic start to the year—congratulations to all our athletes!

Upcoming Events & Ticketing
April 11th @ New Pioneer: This event features 100-target Skeet and 100-target Singles.
Tickets: Open as of today!
Deadline: Tickets close on Tuesday, April 7th.
Black Oak Sporting Clays: Definitions for this meet are now populated. Pricing is still being finalized, so stay tuned—tickets will go live later this week.
Also, please note a new save the date on April 25th. There is a 100 target meet in Cedar Falls.

Practice Schedule & Focus
Practices continue as normal this week, but with a voluntary focused practice once regular rounds are complete.
Fundamentals: For our new athletes, once the main rounds are completed, we will pull aside to focus on core fundamentals and team targets.
Skeet & Sporting Clays: Our first week of specialized practice at Butch Olafson Gun Range begins this week from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Gear Up: It’s spring in Iowa—the weather changes by the hour. Please ensure athletes are dressed in layers and prepared for the elements.

Important Reminders
Photo Submissions: If you took photos at the meet, please upload them to the Team App. We need these for high school yearbooks and team records!
Pro Tip: For yearbook purposes, try to frame or crop photos so the focus is on the athlete; the less "firearm-heavy" the crop, the easier they are to place in school publications.
Travel Policy: A reminder that athletes are not permitted to drive themselves to competitions. You must ride with a parent or a teammate. If you are having trouble coordinating a ride, please contact me directly so we can find a spot for you.

Save the Date: Home Meet & Fundraiser
May 9th is our Home Meet! This is our primary fundraiser for the year, featuring our Cash for Clays format and on-site concessions.
This is a true "all hands on deck" event. We will need help with:
Concession stand staffing
Trap house loading
Scorekeeping
Keep an eye out for a SignUpGenius link coming soon to volunteer for work shifts or to donate water and food items for the concessions.