FARGO, N.D. – Valley City State University senior Kasey Odegaard shot a perfect 100/100 to earn first place in trap shooting at the NDSU Bison Blast competition held on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The VCSU Shooting Sports team wrapped up its regular fall competition schedule with a strong overall performance at the event. Eight shooters represented VCSU, with several athletes posting personal bests and multiple top finishes.

In Trap, Odegaard delivered a perfect performance, shooting 100/100 and earning first place overall. Ty Awender followed with an impressive 97/100; Gretchen Deaver posted a 96/100; and Taylor Knutsen finished with a 91/100.

VCSU also had a strong showing in Skeet. Odegaard and Bodi Haglund each shot 46/50, forcing a shoot-off between the two teammates. Odegaard came away with first place, while Haglund finished close behind in second.

The team also recorded several notable streaks throughout the competition. Knutsen and Awender each shot a 25 straight, Deaver recorded a 50 straight, and Odegaard completed his outstanding 100 straight in Trap.

In addition to his first-place finishes, Odegaard was named High Male Overall, capping off an exceptional day of competition.

The NDSU shoot provided a strong finish to VCSU's regular fall season. The team is looking to carry their momentum into Nationals, which will be held October 30-November 1 in Bunker Hill, Illinois.

NDSU Bison Blast - Notable Results

Trap:
Kasey Odegaard: 100/100
Ty Awender: 97/100
Gretchen Deaver: 96/100
Taylor Knutsen: 91/100
 
Skeet:
Kasey Odegaard: 46/50
Bodi Haglund: 46/50
 
25 Straight Scores:
Taylor Knutsen
Ty Awender
 
50 Straight Scores:
Gretchen Deaver
 
100 Straight:
Kasey Odegaard