Several Vernon Parish 4-H Shooting Sports members earned top finishes and qualified for the Louisiana 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition after an impressive showing in the Modified Trap event at the regional competition.

In the Junior Division, Tab Power placed 2nd and Daniel Kelly finished 4th. Elijah McKee and Jase Blakenbaker also qualified for the state competition. The junior team — Tab Power, Daniel Kelly, Elijah McKee, Jase Blakenbaker, and Anna Johnson — tied for 3rd place overall.

In the Senior Division, Bun Park III earned 3rd place, followed by Aubrey Wilson in 5th, Trendon Bush in 8th, and Parson Pennington in 10th. The senior team of Bun Park III, Aubrey Wilson, Trendon Bush, Parson Pennington, and Kaden Doughty captured 1st place as a team.

Congratulations to all of these shooters for their focus, discipline, and sportsmanship while representing Vernon Parish. Good luck to the qualifiers as they prepare to compete at the Louisiana 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition.