Hooks FFA hosted a successful trap shoot event Wednesday, at Buffalo Creek Gun Club in Ben Wheeler, Texas, drawing participants and spectators from across the region. The event featured competitive shooting, fostering a sense of community and support for the local FFA chapter. Attendees enjoyed a day filled with camaraderie, skillful marksmanship, and a shared passion for the sport.
The team would like to thank Hooks ISD for allowing them to host the event and for enabling all the Ag Teachers to assist. We also thank the Ag Booster Club and team parents for helping with the event. 42 area teams and a large number of individuals participated.
The results of the competition are as follows:
1st Place Team – Pewitt Team 1, Score: 284
2nd Place Team – Union Grove Team 1, Score: 279
3rd Place Team – New Diana Team 1, Score: 270
4th Place Team – Hooks Team 1, Score: 269, Shootoff: 71
5th Place Team – Simms Team 1, Score: 269, Shootoff: 66
High Point Male: Casen Humphrey, Score: 99
High Point Female: Addie Levendikis, Score: 90
The following Hooks Team members participated:
Team 1:
James Moore III – 92
William Moore – 95 (personal competition high)
Cameron Baker – 82
Dixie Mills – 67 (personal competition high)
Team 2:
Jackson Lenaway – 70 (personal competition high)
Stetson May – 52
Carter Thomas – 82
The event concluded with awards for top shooters and a heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters. The success of the trap shoot highlighted the strong community spirit and dedication to youth development that Hooks FFA embodies. Organizers look forward to making this an annual tradition, further strengthening ties within the community and supporting the future of agricultural education.
