It was an action-packed week in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the Alexandria Shooting Park welcomed over 8,000 student athletes from more than 350 high school trap teams across the state for the 2025 Trap Shooting Championship, held June 9–17. This annual event is the largest trapshooting competition in the world — and once again, Redwood County was proudly represented by a strong group of young shooters.
Wabasso, Cedar Mountain, Red Rock Central & Redwood Valley Take Aim — and Bring Home Honors
Four local teams — Wabasso, Cedar Mountain, Red Rock Central, and Redwood Valley — represented Redwood County with pride, talent, and precision. From podium finishes to personal bests, these student-athletes made their mark on the statewide stage.
Wabasso (Class 4A)
Wabasso brought an impressive 27 students to the championship, and they didn’t disappoint. Their Novice and Jr. Varsity squads turned in top-tier performances:
🥉 3rd Place - Novice Team
🥉 3rd Place - Jr. Varsity Team
In individual competition, the Lady Rabbits were locked in:
🥇 1st Place High Gun Novice Female: Bella Brockberg
🥈 2nd Place High Gun Novice Female: Macy Rohlik
Cedar Mountain (Class 3A)
Cedar Mountain also brought strong competition to the field and returned with accolades to match:
🥉 3rd Place - Novice Team
🥉 3rd Place - Jr. Varsity Team
Red Rock Central (Class 1A)
Red Rock Central sent 12 students to Alexandria and saw solid performances across the board. Nathan Cowan stood out with a stellar score of 91, tying for 24th place overall — a strong individual showing in a highly competitive field.
Redwood Valley (Class 1A)
Redwood Valley brought 22 students to this year’s state trap championship and delivered a well-rounded performance across divisions:
- 5th Place - Novice Team
- 10th Place - Varsity Team
Individual highlights included:
🎯 High Varsity Score: Kevin Smith – 96
🎯 High JV Score: Madsen Bakeberg – 74
🎯 High Novice Score: Hudson Hagert – 74
🎯 High Female Score: Henley Oman – 61
These results reflect the growing strength and skill within the Redwood Valley program — and plenty of potential for even more success in future seasons.
A One-Day Competition, A Lifetime of Memories
The championship followed a single-day competition format for each team, testing athletes' ability to bring their best when it counts most. For many of these students, it’s not just about the scores or the trophies — it’s about camaraderie, sportsmanship, and representing their schools and communities on a statewide stage.
With more results still rolling in and additional athletes to highlight, one thing is clear: Redwood County came to compete — and they delivered.