4 5 GRAND CHAMPION COWTOWN COURSE CHAMPION TEAM Champion Senior Male Wiley Baxter of Denton County 4-H John Maroul, David Perry, Edward Turk and Russell James OUTLAW COURSE CHAMPION TEAM Dannie Abshire, Lonnie Mears, Craig Carver and Jeff Phillips TOP FEMALE SHOOTER Shoot for Scholarship Top Female Shooter, Bron Platts with Matt Carter. TOP MALE SHOOTER Shoot for Scholarship Top Male Shooter, Sean McCleland with Matt Carter. AIM FOR EDUCATION WINNERS L-R, Brayden Ojeda, Peighton Wickliffe, Skylar Leonhardt, Joelee Lester, Carys Driskill, Cole McCall, Cutter Justice, Ty Schuenemann and Carly Mack. *Not Pictured Briley Lampo PRESENTED BY TARGETS FLY FAST, YOUTH SCORE BIG AT FWSSR SHOOTING SPORTS COMPETITION Shooting sports is one of those activities that pulls people together; men and women of all ages who are passionate not only about one’s ability to hit a flying clay target, but for an outdoor activity that’s deeply entwined in Texas rich wildlife management heritage. The FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports competition and Aim for Education Scholarship program not only allows Texas youth to compete for cash premiums and scholarship funds but provides a place to learn about the conservation legacy established by generations of landowners, habitat managers and sportsmen. Adults also shoot to raise funds that support these two exciting initiatives. “With 4-H and FFA shooters coming from across Texas, the excitement continues to grow not only from the youth, but the adults that participate to raise scholarship dollars,” said FWSSR President and General Manager Matt Carter. “The success wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors and volunteers. We’re honored and humbled at the support and success.” Kicking off the three-day event was the Shoot for Scholarships fundraiser, on Thursday, October 2. One-hundred-ninetysix participants raised approximately $49,000 to support the Aim for Education scholarship competition. Mike Micallef not only competes in the Shoot for Scholarships competition but also serves as a Shooting Sports Committeeman. Micallef’s enthusiasm for youth shooting sports is contagious. CHAMPION SR. FEMALE HANNAH PATTERSON L-R, Matt Carter, Hans Pettit, Patterson, Lauren Murray and Lonnie Mears. CHAMPION INT. FEMALE DEVON LUCE L-R, Matt Carter, Hans Pettit, Luce, Lauren Murray and Lonnie Mears. CHAMPION INT. MALE CLARK BRADDOCK L-R, Matt Carter, Hans Pettit, Braddock, Lauren Murray and Lonnie Mears. “I’m thrilled about the addition of shooting sports to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo,” said Micallef. “This opportunity opens the door for more young men and women across Texas to engage in 4-H and FFA. I believe we’ll see the same kind of success that came with the introduction of Ag Mechanics years ago— expanding participation and celebrating the diverse talents of our youth.” Day two gave youth the opportunity to practice for the following day’s competition and allowed both youth and adults to enjoy side games – Snooker and Super Sport – where trophy buckles were awarded in six divisions for each competition. The chance to explore and learn about various wildlife and livestock management career opportunities was provided in the “Education Tent” sponsored by the Sportsmen’s Club of Fort Worth where programs were also offered providing advice and guidance for youth that aspire to shoot on the collegiate and professional levels. Texas 4-H and FFA members brought the heat on Saturday when more than 44,000 targets were thrown to 266 contestants. By 8 p.m., more than $25,000 in cash premiums and $20,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to 49 youth shooters. Click here to see placings for all competitions. “The success wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors and volunteers.”
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