The Missouri Valley College shotgun sports team made history by winning the National Championship at the ACUI Collegiate Clay National Championships in San Antonio, Texas. Competing in the Division I Classic All-Around Team division, the Vikings excelled in American Trap, American Skeet, and Sporting Clays, finishing with a total score of 1326/1500. Key performances included freshman Sam Morehead's top score in American Trap and Nash Mckenzie leading across multiple events. This win marks the program's first National championship and comes in its inaugural season under Head Coach Shawn Dulohery.

By the Numbers
  • The team scored 1326/1500 to capture the National title.
  • In American Trap, Morehead shot 96/100, Mckenzie and Burns both shot 95/100.
  • Mckenzie led in American Skeet with 97/100, while the Sporting Clays score reached 383/500.
State of Play
  • The Vikings topped the second-place University of Maryland, which scored 1159/1500.
  • Top individual performances include Mckenzie with 272/300, landing eighth in High Overall standings.
What's Next

The Vikings will look to build upon this success in future competitions, aiming for continued improvement and dominance in collegiate shotgun events. Expectations are high under the guidance of Coach Dulohery.

Bottom Line

This championship win not only highlights the skill and dedication of the Missouri Valley shotgun team but also sets a promising foundation for future achievements in the program's history.