View full article PDF here.Recap: 2024 Kansas State Shoot – Salina, Kansas
The 134th Kansas State Shoot was held at the Kansas Trapshooting Association Homegrounds in Salina, Kansas. With 10 well-groomed trap banks, plenty of camping, and wide-open Flint Hills views, shooters enjoyed a mix of great weather, strong scores, and memorable moments throughout the week.
Early Week Highlights
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Hunter Prockish Singles (Tuesday): 159 shooters opened the program, with Junior Audrey Jones posting her first 100 straight in Handicap from the 19-yard line. Non-residents Justin Debrie and Shelly Heitner shot 99s from the 27.
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Eddie Johnson Doubles (Tuesday): Two perfect 100s were shot, including by rising 12-year-old Sub Junior Evan Peterson, who impressed with his composure and skill.
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Hall of Fame Handicap (Wednesday): Dakota Clark (KS) claimed Resident Champion with a 98, while non-residents Sandra Jo Jack, Rylon Arnold, Jon Marsh, and Ron Bliss all ran 200s in the Singles that followed.
Midweek Action
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Class Doubles (Friday): South winds made targets tough, but three shooters managed to top the field.
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Preliminary Handicap: Eddie Johnson delivered the only 100 from the 27-yard line, besting a field of 322.
Championship Weekend
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Kansas State Singles Championship (Saturday): Tyson Adams (KS) ran the lone 200 to earn his second Singles State Championship (first since 2009). He also anchored a perfect 500 squad alongside Dave Wommack, Ron Bliss, Pat Stacey, and Kya Funkhouser. Out-of-state shooter Justin Ballantyne (MO) won the non-resident crown after a marathon five-round shootoff.
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Doubles Championship (Sunday): Resident David Osborn (KS) posted a 98 to claim the title, adding another milestone to his long ATA career.
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Handicap Championship (Sunday): Jennifer McBee (KS) captured her first major crown with a 96 from the 20.5-yard line, earning the Resident Champion trophy.
High Awards
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High All Around (HAA): Cody Eye (KS) – 388×400.
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High Over All (HOA): Eddie Johnson (KS) – 969×1000; Cole Henning (IA) won non-resident with 976.
Final Take
The 2024 Kansas State Shoot delivered classic Midwest trapshooting—big scores, historic firsts, and plenty of camaraderie. From Adams’ perfect 200 and the 500 squad, to McBee’s Handicap breakthrough, to young guns like Audrey Jones and Evan Peterson making their mark, the KTA once again hosted a memorable state championship week.
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