Spartans Capture First Team Title in Nationals

Awards rolled in this week for Cayuga Community College's Clay Target team's performance in the national competition.

The Spartans captured first place in the Novice Division in just the program's second year of competition, with several players also earning individual awards in divisions for their strong performances.

Coach Shea Beachner praised the team, saying the exceptional individual and team performances were the product of the effort they put in to improving throughout the fall.

"This was a tremendous showing from everyone on our team. Earning the program's first first-place finish as a team in only our second year of competition is truly remarkable," she said. "Everyone has worked hard to improve this year, and it showed in this last competition of the season. I'm proud of all of them and the work they put in to make this season a success."

Awards are issued in three divisions, Novice, JV and Varsity. Divisions are based on averages from the regular season competitions.

Novice Division

Hunter Kot: 3^rd, High Gun Novice Male; 3^rd, High Gun Novice Overall

Shawn Cornell: Tied for 6^th in High Gun Novice Male and High Gun Novice Overall

Dylan Bull: 8^th, High Gun Novice Male; Tied for 8^th, High Gun Novice Overall

Kyle Wise: 13^th, High Gun Novice Male; 15^th, High Gun Novice Overall

Darwin Warner: 17^th, High Gun Novice Male; 21^st High Gun Novice Overall

JV Division

Nolan Coningsby: 8^th, High Gun JV Male; 10^th, High Gun JV Overall