Fort Hays State Freshman Shoot

HAYS, KS

This Saturday the Reivers' started the 2019-2020 season in Hays, Kansas with a Freshman only competition. The Reivers' started off the season with a great showing of multiple athletes bringing home awards. Both Gage O'Connor and Jacob Slieter tied for 3^rd place in high over all score for the men's division. Athletes who also scored in the men's division include:

Jordyn Smedra: 1^st in Wobble Trap, score 50/50,; 2^nd in Double Trap, score 47/50

Garett Tierney: 1^st in American Trap, score 50/50

Jacob Slieter: 2^nd in American Skeet, score 47/50

Gage O'Connor: 2^nd in Double Skeet, score 46/50

In the women's division, Chloee Verplank led the Reiver's with multiple awards. She placed 1^st in Double Skeet with a 39/50 score. Verplank also placed 2^nd in the following events: Double trap with a 37/50, American Trap with a 47/50, and American Skeet with a 40/50. Reegan Filip placed 2^nd in Wobble Trap with a 42/50 score.

Coach Derek Pollock commented on the tournament, "I am very proud of how these freshman performed in their first competition. The meet served as a good exposure to college shooting sports and hopefully helped to break the anticipation of starting their collegiate careers. I am excited to watch these athletes grow throughout the season."

The Reivers compete next weekend in Harlan, IA with a head-to-head competition against Southeast Community College.

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