Cougar Sports Shooting takes sixth at 2023 Iowa Junior College Clay Target Championships

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NORTHEAST IOWA—The Northeast Iowa Community College Cougar Sports Shooting team wrapped up their fall season over the weekend, finishing sixth among 11 total colleges at the 2023 Iowa Junior College Clay Target Championships on Oct. 21. 

NICC student-athletes competing in the event included: Hailey Elsbernd, Ashley Fischer, Zachary Gronwoldt, Colton Hruska, Ty Kenan, Kyle Larson, Tristan Lewison, Nicholas Saeugling, Ben Schildgen, Austin Snell, Tracer Tollefsrud and MaKenzie Wiest.

Final Team Standings:

Final Individual Standings:

The Iowa Junior College Clay Target Championships concluded a successful season for the NICC Cougars, whose athletes grew closer as a team this fall, said Head Coach Anthony Sisneros.

“The wind gusts played a role in every team’s score, and our student-athletes fought through the conditions and were able to come away with a sixth-place finish as a team. Even though the season seemed short, it was exciting to see everyone’s improvement and the bonds that were created between our student-athletes over the last few months. The accomplishments we did have are a testament to all the hard work from everyone involved with the team; from the athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents and other school staff. Thanks for an exciting season. Can’t wait to see what next season has in store,” Sisneros said.  

“Even though it was short, the season was fantastic! I’m glad I got to shoot with this team and I’m looking forward to shooting again next year” athlete Ashley Fischer said.

“Thank you to everyone who made this possible and to everyone that supported us!,” stated NICC athlete Tristan Lewison. “It was a fun year and I'm glad I got to meet some great people I could call my teammates.”  

For more information about the Sports Shooting team at NICC, visit www.nicc.edu/sportsshooting.

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