Ward County competitor successfully at the Air Rifle Match | News, sports, jobs

Young people from six districts of North Dakota took part with 40 competitors. Twelve of the competitors came from Ward County.

“Ward County made up almost a third of the entire participants,” said Nathan Sutton, coach of the 4-H air rifle. “It is phenomenal to see such growth in our program that started with only one handful of children seven years ago.”

Air rifle games are divided by age: beginners (8-10 years), juniors (11-13) and senior (14-18). There is also a master department for at least 14 years that have qualified for a national competition in their age group. Competitors use sports rifles and fires. Beginners shoot from a seated position related to the bench, while juniors and seniors compete in three positions: stand, kneel and susceptible.

The results for Ward County participants from the game are as follows:

The submitted photo Kayla Whillock took part in the 4-hour air rifle championship of the State Indoor.

Master Air Rifle Division

– Fourth place, Kiley Whillock, Kenmare, score: 505.

– Fifth place, Cady Malmedal, Lincoln, score: 489.

– Seventh place, Zachary Corge, Minot, score: 480.

– Eighth place, Alyssa Korgen, Minot, score: 474.

A submitted photo Alyssa and Zack Korgen were among the 4-hour members of Ward County, who took part in the 4-hour air rifle championship of the State Indoor.

Junior Air Rifle Division

– Second place, Jase Schilla, Makoti, score: 435.

– Third place, Nolan Lee, Sawyer, score: 367.

– Seventh place, Ryker Vickery, Surrey, score: 308.

– Second team: Lee, Schilla and Vickery, combined points: 1,110.

Beginner air rifle department

– Second place, Kayla Whillock, Kenmare, score: 562.

– Fifth place: Hunter Vickery, Surrey, score: 537.

– Sixth place, Zane Lee, Sawyer, score: 519.

– Tanner Lee and Xavier Lee, both Sawyer.

– First team, Tanner Lee, Xavier Lee, Vickery and Whillock, combined points: 1.618.