Shotgun Team

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The Concordia shotgun program has consistently been among the front runners at the state level, placing in the top five in the state since 2016 in both male, female, and mixed categories. The program focuses on safety and proper handling of firearms, sportsmanship, and faith, as well as helping each member reach his or her potential both within and outside the shooting sports. The purpose of the program is to guide each member as they develop a proficiency in a sport that can be shared and enjoyed with family, friends, and community for a lifetime. 

Concordia’s program is a year-round program starting in August with a review of shotgun safety. Range practices at Concordia’s private range start in September for Varsity and October for Junior Varsity. The season concludes in April for Junior Varsity and July for Varsity. Member can compete in up to 30 tournaments a year. Many of the tournaments members can win scholarships, monetary prizes, and other various shooting sports items. The various tournaments give away over $600,000 each year in scholarships and prizes. 

The Crusaders compete in 4-H, FFA, and SCTP tournaments. The events that members compete in are Sporting Clays, American & International Trap, American & International Skeet, 5-Stand, and Whizbang. Brandy Elrod is also a professional athlete competing on the TEAM USA Para-trap team. She competes across the United States and Internationally. 

Recent Team Successes 

FFA State:

2024: Mixed Super Shooting State Champions

2023: Male Trap State Champions

2024: Mixed Doubles Trap State Runner-Up

2024: Female Super Shooting 3rd

2024: Male Super Shooting 4th

2024: Mixed Trap 4th
2023: Female Sporting Clays 4th

2023: Mixed Sporting Clays 4th

2024: Mixed Sporting Clays 5th

2024: Female Sporting Clays 5th

2023: Female Trap 5th