There were two teams, with seventeen 4-H’ers competing. Team members were as follows: Autumn Bailey, Dylan Christopher, James Edwards, Cole Gardner, Chandler Harrelson, Whitney Harris, Ethan Haynes, Gracie Haynes, Trace Haynes, Natalie Horton, Matthew Hutcheson, Natalie Mack, Gabe Music, Jake Pitts, Micah Rentz, Axel Routh, and Matthew Sutton.
The Bulldawgs started out the competition at the district BB Gun match in Jesup on March 5. Appling Bulldawgs Team One placed second out of ten teams. Team members were as follows: Ethan Haynes, Gracie Haynes, Trace Haynes, Matthew Hutcheson, Natalie Mack, Gabe Music, and Jake Pitts.
Trace Haynes placed first High Individual in the Kneeling position with a score of 96. Matthew Hutcheson place second High Individual in the Standing position with a score of 90.
The team traveled to Rock Eagle on April 8-10 for the state BB Gun competition, with twelve 4-H’ers competing. The Bulldawgs Team One placed 27th out of 76 teams. Trace Haynes placed eighth High Individual in the Standing position with a score of 94.
The Bulldawgs also competed in the 4-H BB Gun E-match. The 4-H’ers shot their targets in the county and emailed the scores in to the state 4-H office in Athens. The scoring was done by grade level. Gracie Haynes placed ninth out of 99 fifth graders.
The Appling County 4-H BB Gun team has worked hard this year, with two-three practices per week since January. The coaches are Priscilla and Steve Haynes, Brent and Angie Haynes, Al Singer, Bob McDonald, and Morgan McDonald Gay. We also had several volunteers who helped with practices and the competitions.
Thanks for all of the hard work and many hours the coaches and other parents and grandparents have put into these children and this event. Their dedication should be commended.
The Appling County Extension Service and the 4-H BB Team would like to say “Thank You” to the Lyons Club, several businesses and individuals for their support of the 4-H BB team.