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The Ellis County Republican Party believes in the right to bear arms, and they recently decided to celebrate it with our second annual trap competition. Held on May 18 at the Hays City Sportsmen’s Club, they opened the gates at 8:30 a.m. and started shooting half an hour after that.
The first-place prize for adults was a $400 gift certificate at American Shooters, and it was won by Jarrett Pfannenstiel. Chris Younger took second place along with a $250 gift certificate at Joe Bob Outfitters, while Blake Stieben claimed the number three spot with a $100 gift certificate at the Little G Gun Shop in Plainville.
The event also had a great showing among competitors aged 12 to 17, with first-place winner Gunner Weigel scoring a $200 gift certificate at Joe Bob Outfitters. Jaxon Stoffel and Carter Kendall were our second and third-place winners. They collected prizes from Diamond R Jewelry valued at $150 and $75, respectively.
The GOP said they are grateful to the Hays City Sportsmen’s Club and the hardworking volunteers of the Ellis County 4H Shooting Sports Club. Without them and our generous sponsors, this event wouldn’t have been possible. What’s more, the GOP is already looking forward to next year’s competition on May 17, 2025, so if you’re handy with a 12-gauge, then they would love for you to come out.