Trapshooting is not all just shooting a clay disk into oblivion.  It takes patience and dedication.

While the real originated across the pond in England during the late 18th century, the beginning of trapshooting as a school sport in the United States took root in Minnesota circa 2001.

The sport came to Baldwin High School in February of 2016 and had been loading up ever since.  Ryan Reynolds, head coach and one of four trap coaches got the school boards blessing to make this club.  Reynolds had been hoping for 10-12 kids but since then the participation had exploded into 30-40 kids.

“The club is a mix of both middle and highschool students.” senior Ethan Eckman said. “It really allows the younger kids to learn early.”

With nearly 19 other trapshooting teams across the state, the BHS team has plenty of competition.

“The best part about practicing is competing and shooting targets with my friends,” Eckman said.  “Just like football is a family, our trapshooting group is super close.”

Scores are individual but that doesn’t mean the team does not work together.  Practicing as a whole and giving each other advice is super important to the group succeeding.

Just last June the team competed in Wichita and although they didn’t place together there were some singular placers.

BHS student Charles Reynolds snagged 2nd place in the male division, Samantha Scraper placed 3rd in the female conference, Izzie Harvey placed 10th in the female conference and many other students had the opportunity to place in their conferences.

The BHS trapshooting team is already gearing for the next Spring season.