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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623163902456.jpeg" alt="Hays High School Trap Team winners in the season's final competition are Logan Schmidt, Rosston Eckroat, Monique William, Taylor Depenbusch and Chase Whitman." />
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Hays High School trap team finishes season with win