The Haughton High Schools Air Rifle Team extended their season well into the summer reaching new heights.
In June, they travelled to Grand Isle, Nebraska with 32 other 4-H Shooting Sports competitors to represent Louisiana in the National Championships. Three of Haughton’s AFJROTC team, cadets Layla Briggs, Erin Rigsby and Chris Fick III along with Paisley Mounts from Ruston, competed over 3 days with outstanding results.
As a team they earned: 3rd place in 3 position, 4th place in standing only, and 2nd place in silhouettes, culminating in 2nd place Air Rifle Team...otherwise known as 4-H Air Rifle National Champions Runner-up! In addition, the Air Rifle teams contributed to Louisiana earning the Overall 4-H Shooting Sports Championship, the 5th time in 6 years!!