Pierre Jr Shooters Compete in Highmore

Pierre Jr. Shooters participated in the Highmore Jr. Shooter Invitational held on March 14 in Highmore, SD. Teams participating included Brule Co., Douglas Co., Highmore, Humboldt, Kirley, Lake Co., Marshall Co., Pierre, Potter Co., and Spink Co. The Jr. Shooters next competition will be in Britton on March 21.  This will be the first qualifier for the national match.

 Individual BB Gun results in the 8-9 yr. old division:

 Jasmine Hays - third - prone; fourth - sitting; sixth - kneeling; overall fifth.

Alayna Kliewer - second - prone; second - sitting.

Jenna Kruger - fifth - prone; ninth - standing; overall eighth.

Tyler Payer - third - sitting.

Riley Pfeifer - first - kneeling.

Jazzlyn Rombough - eighth - prone; sixth - sitting; seventh - kneeling; overall seventh.

10-11 yr. old division:

Vanya Kliewer - fifth - prone.

12-15 yr. old division:

Trevor Habeck - seventh - sitting.

Andrew Kliewer - fourth - standing.

Justin Merriman - 96 on test; sixth - kneeling; overall second.

Natalie Mohr - seventh - prone; fifth - standing; fifth - sitting.

Wyatt Rose - sixth - standing.

Cassandra Ryckman - fourth - prone; tenth - standing; fourth - kneeling; overall fourth.

Nathan Schnabel - tenth - prone.

Zane Schuchard - 92 on test; eighth - kneeling; overall seventh.

Team Results:

8 & 9 yr old division - First Place (Jasmine Hays, Alayna Kliewer, Jenna Kruger, Riley Pfeifer, and Jazzlyn Rombough)

Pierre Jr Shooters Qualify for Nationals

The Pierre Jr Shooters participated in the American Legion State BB Gun Championship held on March 21 in Britton, SD. Teams participating included Buffalo, MN, Buffalo, ND, Douglas Co., Highmore, Humboldt, Kirley, Grant Co., Lake Co., Marshall Co, Pierre and Spink Co. The 12-15 yr old team placed second in this national qualifier match, and therefore earned the right to participate in the Daisy National BB Gun Championships in Rogers, AR in July.  The Jr. Shooters next competition will be in Pierre at Riggs High on March 28.

 Individual BB Gun results in the 8-9 yr old division:

Jasmine Hays - first - sitting; fourth - kneeling.

Alayna Kliewer - sixth - sitting; second - kneeling.

10-11 yr. old division:

Vanya Kliewer - first - sitting.

Drew Schuchard - 90 on test.

12-15 yr old division:

Jacob Beastrom - 96 on test; seventh - sitting.

Adam Forman - 96 on test; fourth - standing; overall fifth.

Ryan Habeck - 92 on test; first - standing; sixth - sitting; seventh - kneeling; overall first.

Trevor Habeck - 92 on test.

Andrew Kliewer - first - prone*.

Austin Lesmann - sixth - prone.

Justin Merriman - fourth - prone.

Natalie Mohr - 92 on test.

Zane Schuchard - 94 on test; tenth - prone.

* Andrew Kliewer shot a 100 in prone providing him a chance to tie or break the national record of 100 plus eight more consecutive bulleyes. Andrew was unsuccessful in his national record attempt, but we applaud hm on his achievement.

Team Results:

12-15 yr old divisioin - Second Place (Adam Forman, Justin Merriman, Natalie Mohr, Wyatt Rose and Zane Schuchard)

Jr Shooters Win Second National Qualifier

The Pierre Jr Shooters participated in the National Wild Turkey Federation State BB Gun Match held on March 28 in Pierre at Riggs High gym. Teams participating included Brule Co, Douglas Co, Highmore, Humboldt, Kirley, Lake Co, Marshall Co, Pierre and Spink Co. The Pierre team had already qualified last week for the Daisy National BB Gun Championships to be held July 3-5 in Rogers, Arkansas. This will be the eleventh consecutive year for coaches John Forman and Gene Garber, and the 12th consecutive for the Pierre Junior Shooters. During that time, the Pierre team has won six national championships.

 Individual BB Gun results in the 8-9 yr old division:

Jasmine Hays - seventh - prone; ninth - standing.

Alayna Kliewer - second - standing; overall seventh.

Jenna Kruger - third - sitting.

Tyler Payer - eighth - sitting; seventh - kneeling.

Riley Pfeifer - tenth - sitting.

Jazzlyn Rombough - eighth - standing; fifth - sitting.

Megan Rose - sixth - prone.

Emmit Steeneck - ninth - sitting; overall tenth.

10-11 yr old division:

Rylie Stoeser - first - kneeling.

12-15 yr old division:

Jacob Beastrom - 96 on test.

Adam Forman - 94 on test; fifth - prone; second - kneeling; overall tenth.

Ryan Habeck - 96 on test; second - prone; first - standing; first - sitting; fourth - kneeling; overall first.

Trevor Habeck - ninth - prone.

Justin Merriman - 94 on test; sixth - standing; ninth - sitting; seventh - kneeling; overall fifth.

Natalie Mohr - 90 on test.

Wyatt Rose - 94 on test; ninth - kneeling.

Nathan Schnabel - 94 on test.

Zane Schuchard - 98 on test; seventh - prone.

Alee Smith - 96 on test; fifth - standing.

Team Results:

8-9 yr old division - Third Place (Jasmine Hays, Alayna Kliewer, Jenna Kruger, Riley Pfeifer and Jazzlyn Rombough); 12-15 yr old division - First Place ( Adam Forman, Justin Merriman, Natalie Mohr, Wyatt Rose and Zane Schuchard)

 21 Champion - Keith Gorham was on the winning team out of 16 teams to score consistently closest to 21 in a shootoff.

Junior Shooters Compete in Montrose

The Pierre Jr Shooters participated in the South Dakota Shooting Sports State BB Gun Match held on April 18 in Montrose. Teams participating included Brule Co, Davison Co, Doughas Co, Grant Co, Highmore, Humboldt, Kirley, Lake Co, Marshall Co, Pierre and Spink Co.

 Individual BB Gun results in the 8-9 yr old division:

Taylor Curry - sixth - standing; overall fifth.

Jasmine Hays - tenth - prone; fourth - kneeling.

Alayna Kliewer - second - prone; first - standing; sixth - sitting; overall third.

Jenna Kruger - eighth - prone; overall tenth.

Emmit Steeneck - sixth - sitting.

10-11 yr old division:

Vanya Kliewer - 90 on test; seventh - prone; fifth - standing; sixth - sitting; ninth - kneeling; overall fourth.

12-15 yr old division:

Jacob Beastrom - 94 on test; fifth - sitting.

Adam Forman - 90 on test; eighth - prone.

Ryan Habeck - 96 on test; fourth - standing; sixth - sitting; eighth - kneeling; overall third.

Trevor Habeck - 90 on test; sixth - prone.

Justin Merriman - fifth -standing.

Natalie Mohr - 98 on test.

Wyatt Rose - 90 on test.

Cassandra Ryckman - 92 on test; fourth - sitting.

Zane Schuchard - 94 on test; fourth - kneeling; overall eighth.

Alee Smith - first - sitting.

Team Results:

8-9 yr old division - Second Place (Taylor Curry, Jasmine Hays, Alayna Kliewer, Jenna Kruger, and Riley Pfeifer)

21 Gun Raffle Winners

Winchester SXR .300 WSM Semi-Auto - Dick Carter

Remington 597 Yellow Bee .22 LR - Evan Werpe

Ruger American .22 Mag Bolt Action - Kellie Blume

Smith & Wesson Body Guard .380 Pistol - Noel Chicoine

CZ P-07 9MM Semi-Auto Pistol - Kelly Madsen

Weatherby Orion O/U 12 ga. - Mary Duvall

Remington 12 Ga. 870 Express - Kelly Madsen

Savage Axis .25-06 Bolt Action w/scope - Marty Nowak

Henry Big Loop .22 LR - Shawn Johnson

Beretta Neos .22 LR Semi Auto Pistol - Derek Seeley

Ruger Black Hawk .30 Cal Pistol - Bruce Nelson

Winchester SXP 12 Ga. Camp Pump - Gaylon Gerber

Stevens Goldwing 12 Ga. O/U - Gaylon Gerber

Savage 93R17FXP .17 Cal Bot w/scope - Bill Smith

Mossberg Lever Action .30-30 Blue - Don Foster

S & W SD9VE 9MM Semi-Auto Pistol - Mark Peppel

Weatherby PA-08 12 Ga. Pump - Todd Sandal

Escort Trio O/U 12 Ga. 3 1/2" - Jim Hansen

Remington 1911 R1 .45 Cal. Pistol - Bill Smith

Ruger American .270 Bolt Action - Larry Howard

Escort 20 GA. Semi-Auto - Jeff Hill

Fun Shoot Prize Winners

Winchester SXP 12 Ga.  - Baylee Gerber

Case of AA 12 ga shotgun shells - Steve Shepard

$50 Runnings Gift Card - Justin Merriman

Willow Creek 8- Round Punchcard - Dan Schneiderhan