Wayzata Wins Clay Target League Conference

A number of Lake Minnetonka-area high school students excelled in clay-target shooting competition in the 2013 season.

The Wayzata High School Trap Club edged out Blaine to win the 15A Conference title, according to the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League. Wayzata’s 82.5 total points for the season were just 1.5 points more than the runner-up. The school placed seven students among the conference’s top 10 shooters—including girls leader Kerri Mueller (21.8 points) and boys leader Max Bunning (23.3 points). Mueller also placed second overall in the league for the girls, while Bunning placed seventh overall for the boys.

Mound Westonka High School placed sixth in the 7A Conference and Orono High School placed seventh in the 12A conference.

The following students were also ranked among the top 10 in their conferences for the boys or girls:

Wayzata Boys

• Joshua Busse (22.5 points, fourth in conference)
• Jack Nelson (22.2 points, seventh in conference)

Wayzata Girls

• Stephanie Petsilis (17.7 points, fourth in conference, 25th overall)
• Veronica Ramirez (16.9 points, sixth in conference)
• Kristen Patnode (16.1 points, ninth in conference)

Orono Boys

• Michael Winkey (22.1 points, fourth in conference)

Orono Girls

• Maddie Pennaz (18.9 points, second in conference, 15th overall)
• Rosie Hust (15.9 points, fifth in conference)

The shooters will next try to carry their success into the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League State Tournament that takes place June 7–9, 2013 at the Alexandria Shooting Park. About 200 students are expected to compete.