Local Pride: Bethel University's Shooting Action Team Clinches Six National Titles

Bethel University's Shooting Action team won six national titles in Talladega over the weekend. They competed against teams from Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Virginia Tech, and Florida State. Freshman Kaleb Klein said the competition focuses on speed and accuracy, with participants trying to hit five targets as quickly as possible in different stages.

The team's success is due to talent and regular practice. Freshman Brice Jones said the team practices twice a week at the Carroll County Gun Club. They work on the stages set by the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) and various techniques.

The Wildcats won two major trophies among the six national titles. Freshman Alyson Battreall said these are traveling trophies for the fastest pistol and rifle teams. The trophies, engraved with the team's name, are returned at the next national competition where the team will defend their titles.

The Wildcats, a young team, are hopeful about keeping their titles and winning more in the future. Bethel also won several individual titles in addition to the six national ones. The team's success has brought recognition to Bethel University and the Carroll County area.

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