Pictured are some of the members of the NorthWood High School trap shooting team. Shown in front row from left are Brayden Mitschelen, Avery Runge and Trevor Witmer. Second row: Mark Renner, Connor Feiler, Cole Feiler, Brianna Lechlitner, Treyson Holmes and Caroline Handrich. Not pictured are team members Jesse McHargue, Austin Newcomer, Isaac Simmons, Jaxon Yeager, Sam Yoder and Sawyer Yoder, and coaches Dan Hummel and Kenny Yoder. InkFreeNews photo provided by Dan Hummel.

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NAPPANEE — The 2023 spring season of the Indiana State High School Clay Target League concluded with the NorthWood High School trap team finishing in second place in conference II.

The NorthWood High School Athletic Department has recognized trap shooting as a varsity sport. NWHS student-athletes can gain a varsity letter while participating on the trap team. According to the Indiana State Clay Target League director, NWHS is the only school in Indiana that offers a varsity letter for trap shooting.

This year, Brayden Mitschelen was presented with the most improved award. Avery Runge had the “High 50 Score,” while Trevor Witmer earned the “High 25 Score.”

Other team members included: Mark Renner, Connor Feiler, Cole Feiler, Brianna Lechlitner, Treyson Holmes, Caroline Handrich, Jesse McHargue, Austin Newcomer, Isaac Simmons, Jaxon Yeager, Sam Yoder and Sawyer Yoder.

The team is coached by Dan Hummel and Kenny Yoder.