The Hastings Raiders Trap and Skeet teams are off to a solid start in the 2025 Minnesota High School Clay Target League season. With over 130 athletes competing between the two programs, Hastings is making its mark early, showing depth, talent, and steady improvement. The Raiders completed their first week of competition after two weeks of practice and one reserve score week, and the results highlight standout performances and promising momentum.
Hastings fields the largest trap team in the entire state with 102 athletes, 72 boys and 30 girls, led by head coach Earl Robinson. Meanwhile, the skeet team, under the guidance of coach Darin Berg, brings 28 shooters into the field this season. The teams are competing in highly competitive conferences, with trap placed in Class 9A Conference 2 and skeet in Class 3A’s sole conference. Despite the season just beginning, several athletes are already earning top spots in the standings and logging impressive personal achievements.
Trap Team Faces Strong Competition, Lands Multiple Top-25 Finishes
In Week 1 of competition, the Hastings trap team finished fifth out of six teams with 9,836.50 points. Though they trail early leaders like Bemidji and Owatonna, who posted over 14,000 points each, the Raiders have reason to be optimistic. Hastings had multiple athletes land in the top 25 across male and female divisions, demonstrating the strength of individual shooters and the potential for a climb in the standings over the coming weeks.
Leading the boys, Jackson Slattery posted a strong 23.50 average, placing him 10th overall in the conference. Teammates Trent Westberg and Harley Sykora weren’t far behind, tying for 18th with 23.00 averages. On the girls’ side, Gracie Majetich emerged as a key contributor with a 22.00 average, earning her 6th place among female shooters. Keela Butler and Makenzee Virchow also cracked the top 25 with 20.00 and 19.50 averages, respectively.
Adding to the highlights, several Raiders shot perfect rounds of 25 straight in trap: Finn Caturia, Lillian Dostal, Ty Dubej, Harley Sykora, Carson Herman, Charlie Meyers, Johnny Vickey, and Trent Westberg all hit this significant milestone, proof of the program's depth and skill development.
Skeet Team Ranks Second in Conference, Delivers Strong Individual Scores
The Raiders' skeet team showed up in force during their first week of competition, placing second out of eight teams with a total score of 524 points. They finished just behind Wayzata, who currently holds the top spot with 573 points. Despite trailing the leader, the Raiders are well-positioned for a strong season, especially given their early-season individual accomplishments.
Reed Anderson led the way with a 24.00 average, earning him 6th overall in the conference and 5th among male shooters. Brothers Hudson and Brock Bauer both posted 23.50 averages, placing them in a tie for 16th overall and securing 9th place ties in the male category. Brock Bauer also stood out by shooting two perfect 25s in competition, an early-season achievement that highlights his consistency under pressure.
For the girls, Addison Dorham earned a 17.50 average, landing her 9th in the female conference rankings and showing early-season promise.
Also worth celebrating: Nick Karnick joined Brock Bauer as one of the first Raiders to shoot a perfect 25 in skeet this season. These early straight 25s are not only personal victories but also fuel for the team’s confidence as they continue to face tough competition each week.
Looking ahead
With competition now fully underway, both the trap and skeet teams from Hastings are showing a mix of experience, skill, and emerging talent. As the weeks progress, these early-season performances suggest a promising road ahead. With the largest trap roster in the state and rising stars in skeet, the Hastings Raiders are well-positioned to make waves throughout the 2025 season.