Shotgun Sports Team | Collegiate Trap and Skeet at NCTA

The NCTA Shotgun Sports team (Front L-R): Alex Wenzbauer, Odell; Conrad Burrow, Marysville, CA; Kyle Rote, Lisco; Paige Davis, Ogallala; Mallory Hanes, Huxton, CO; Lily Strong, Lancaster, CA; Morgan Madsen, Kearney; Charlie Houser, Cambridge; and Coach Alan Taylor. (Back L-R): Morgan Ekhoff, Aurora; Emma Huntley, Bennington; Brittney Dean, Plattsmouth; Tanner Hansen, Laurel; Dalton Casper, Rocky Ford, CO; Micaiah Barber, McCook; Hannah Brett, Middlesex, VT, and above Morgan Shaner, Fort Calhoun.

The NCTA Shotgun Sports Team gives students the chance to train and compete in trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Team members build their shooting skills and take part in meets across the region and nation. The team welcomes both new and skilled shooters.

New to shooting sports? No problem. Experienced shooters are welcome, too. Join the team to learn, compete, and improve your skills.

What You Will Do

  • Practice trap, skeet, and sporting clays
  • Train weekly at the Curtis range
  • Compete in collegiate shooting events
  • Build accuracy, consistency, and shooting technique

Competitions and Travel

  • Regional collegiate shoots
  • Concordia meet (Nebraska)
  • NCTA hosted competitions
  • ACUI National Championships (Texas)

Skills and Team Rules

  • Build your skills in trap and skeet
  • Earn a spot at travel meets
  • Improve your aim through regular practice

Connect with Us

Practice and Range

  • Practice twice each week
  • Train at the Curtis shooting range
  • Learn and practice as a team

Costs and Equipment

  • Ammunition
  • Travel expenses
  • Optional team gear

Team Safety

  • Follow all firearm safety rules
  • Sign and follow the team conduct agreement
  • Unsafe behavior is not allowed

NCTA Shotgun team in Action!

Take a look through the slideshow to see our Aggies in action.

  • NCTA students participating in the 2024-25 Shotgun Sports team
  • NCTA Shotgun Team members (L-R) Cody Flint, Herald, CA; Nathaly Dragoo, Lincoln (social media mgr); Maddy Carr, North Platte; Gavin Tremblay, Hoxie, KS; Emily Miller, Norton, KS; and Nolan Buss, Stockton, KS. (Jennifer Miller photo credit) Awards are sitting on a table and the students are behind the table.
  • Coach Alan Taylor (far left) with the officers of the NCTA Aggie Trap Club include, Rilee VanDonge, Holton, Kan., president; Stetson Youel, Hay Springs, treasurer; and Trevor Kuhn, Omaha, vice president. (C.Tilford/NCTA News photo)
  • Aggie shooters confer on practice scores at the Curtis Gun Club. Their first contest starts Friday with a three-day match near North Platte.(C.Tilford/NCTA photo)
  • Shotgun team with thier trophies at Nationals 2026
  • Ncta students visiting before shotgun teams competetion.
  • NCTA student, Conrad, preparing for Shotgun team competition
  • Members of NCTA Shotgun team watching competition
  • NCTA student, Hannah, competing at shotgun team event.
  • NCTA Student, Dalton, preparing for Shotgun teams competition.
  • Shotgun team competition with NCTA student.
  • Picture of 2026 Shotgun team being funny.
  • NCTA Student competing at Shotgun competition.

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