Middle school marksmen

Gatewood’s Middle School team visited Forest City Gun Club in Savannah Oct. 28, for the GIAA JV State Shotgun Competition, where they finished first for the third straight year after breaking 511 of a potential 600 targets. Gatewood’s top marksmen were Carson Lingle (186/200), Parker Holle (166/200) and Jack Davis (159/200). In addition to the team award, Lingle’s 186 hits was number-one for the entire competition. He also placed first (94/100) in Sporting Clays, with Holle third at 86/100, and Lingle scored a perfect 50/50 to again place atop the Skeet Shooting field. Several Gatewood shooters recorded personal bests at the competition with thanks going to team coaches Jacob Fried, Rich Lingle, Cooper Rainey and John Wojtas.