November 16, 2025/

Clay Target Shooting Team Finishes Second at USA College Clay Target Nationals

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Featured photo caption: Pictured back row (from left to right): Kyle Coats, Carrolton; Collin Hewing, Mode; Jaxson Wilson, Newton; Austin Carlen, Toledo; and Madelyn Coats, Carrolton. Pictured front row (from left to right): Ellie Hagen, Clay City; Hali Kreke, Effingham; Taylar Mercer, Sullivan; Brandon Himes, Trilla; Garrett Hoene, Stewardson; and Clay Target Shooting Head Coach Josh Fulk, Saint Elmo.

The Lake Land College Clay Target Shooting team was named the National Trap Shooting Champion Runner-Up Team at the USA College Clay Target Nationals.

The team placed second, trailing only Lindenwood University in the national event in which 244 athletes participated, representing 25 colleges and universities across the country.

“I am very proud of the way we closed out another fantastic season for our Clay Target team,” Clay Target Shooting Head Coach Josh Fulk said. “The team is still very young, with this being just our third year offering the sport at Lake Land. Already, we’ve proven we belong alongside some of the most accomplished programs in the country. I’m proud of the way our athletes performed and am looking forward to how this program continues to grow each year.”

Individually, Lake Land College Clay Target team member Collin Hewing placed second in the High Gun Gold Male category, finishing with a score of 198/200.

The 2025-2026 Lake Land College Clay Target Shooting team consists of the following students:

Name Year Hometown
Austin Carlen Sophomore Toledo
Kyle Coats Freshman Carrolton
Madelyn Coats Freshman Carrolton
Ellie Hagen Freshman Clay City
Collin Hewing Freshman Mode
Brandon Himes Sophomore Trilla
Garrett Hoene Sophomore Stewardson
Hali Kreke Freshman Effingham
Taylar Mercer Freshman Sullivan
Jaxson Wilson Sophomore Newton

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