Chargers Trap Team starts Fall League

It’s been five years now since the Chargers first formed a Trap Shooting Team. This year, things are looking a little different, but it might just be the new normal.

A Fall League has always been offered through the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League, in addition to the usual Spring League, but with football and volleyball typically in full swing, it wasn’t the most ideal situation to participate, thus leaving the team with participation in only the Spring League.

Grygla’s Head Coach, Kenny Lunsetter, explained that only five participants are actually needed to make a team. This year, there are 16 kids on the team. The season kicked off last Sunday and will continue for the next six weeks. Lunsetter said at this point, they’re going to proceed with both the fall and spring seasons from here on out. The cost remains the same for the students, regardless.

This year, 16 kids make up the Grygla team. The league fee is $35 per kid, but the Fourtown/Grygla Sportsman’s Club is covering that cost this year. The team also did enough fundraising where the remaining amount will be covered fully, as well. Kids and parents have worked hard selling raffle tickets, allowing the remaining $60 per kid to be covered by the team. (That $60 amount comes from the weekly cost of $10 per round of 50 shots per kid.)

Each student on the team shoots 50 rounds every Sunday for six weeks. This takes place at the TRF Trap Club. Grygla’s team shoots together with the Goodridge Trap Team every Sunday from 12-3pm. If kids are unable to make that day, they have a secondary option on Thursdays.

Each team has 16 members this year.

Grygla’s team is made up of: Gavin Aune, Connor Boutain, Payton Dougherty, Jamie Dougherty, Jared Haack, Levi Kiesow (Team Captain), Katelyn Larson, Gracie Lunsetter, Mollie Lunsetter, Raymond Moe, Chelsie Nelson, Jens Oslund, Kinsley Oslund, Brett Rychlock, Eli Sundberg and Tucker Verbout.

The Head Coach is Kenny Lunsetter with Assistant Coaches Dustin Nelson and Trevor Kiesow. Shannon Nelson serves as the Range Safety Officer.

The Goodridge team is 16 is made up of: Kennedy Panek, Lincoln Panek, Elliot Philip, Micah Schultz, Nevaeh Kotrba, Brody Rystad, Makayla Erlandson, Brennen Parnow, Nicholas Groven, Brooklyn Kriel, Payton Homme, Jordan Johnson, Paige Burns, Brandon Burns, Levi Sovde and Caden Marquis.

The Head Coach is Sara Panek and Assistant Coach, Jeremy Burns.

The Goodridge team has their shooting rounds paid for from a very generous donation by Larry and Laurie Panek. This is the first year the team has no seniors shooting and just one junior. Head Coach, Sara Panek, says, “It’s a young team, but they all started out great and I can’t wait to see these guys and gals improve!”

Grygla’s Head Coach, Kenny Lunsetter, also said that half of his team is brand new, stating, “It’s a little challenging to get them up to speed, but the kids are really excited!”

The guidelines for being in the league include kids being in 6-12 grade and possessing a Minnesota Firearm Safety Certificate.

Grygla Chargers Trap Team Fall League 2020 Schedule:

Practice Week: Sunday September 20th at 12:00; Thursday September 24th at 4:00.

Week 1: Sunday September 27th 12:00; Thursday October 1st 4:00. 

Week 2: Sunday October 4th 12:00; Thursday October 8th 4:00. 

Week 3: Sunday October 11th 12:00. 

MEA Break/ Youth Hunt Break from Thursday October 15th to Sunday October 18th. 

Week 4: Monday October 19th 4:00; Thursday October 22nd 4:00. 

Week 5: Sunday October 25th 12:00; Thursday October 29th 4:00.