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PullUSA: Why did you get involved in clay target sports? Mykael Graham: I have always shot since I was little and it's something that I enjoyed doing. I first heard about the sport during COVID and it was one of the only sports we were allowed to do at the time because it was outside. I wanted to try something new. PullUSA: Who has been your biggest role model in the sport? Graham: My biggest influence during my time in clay target sports would be my coach, Chad Ray. He was a Junior Olympic trapshooter and also compet- ed in International Olympic trap for five years. My coach has passed down his knowledge of the sport to me and the other kids on my team to help us be the best we can be. PullUSA: What other activities or hobbies do you enjoy? Graham: Some activities I enjoy outside of the League would be playing sports such as volleyball, basketball, and softball. Other activities I enjoy are hunting, shooting guns, showing pigs, and camping. PullUSA: Favorite memory competing ? Graham: My favorite memory from com- peting in the League is the time I shot my first 50 straight. It was a huge goal of mine for a while and a huge accomplish- ment for me when I finally did it. PullUSA: What goals do you have for next season? Graham: My goal for next season is to have a higher average than last year and to keep improving. After high school, I'm hoping to compete in clay target sports at the college level. Each issue of PullUSA features different high school clay target athletes exhibiting exceptional character and passion for the sport and their communities. ✪ WHEN MYKAEL GRAHAM IS ON THE LINE, it's all about slowing down, being consistent and finding a rhythm. The two-time Female High Overall in the state of Oregon is gearing up for her senior year on the Echo High School Clay Target Team, with hopes of continuing her clay target career after high school. 12 PULLUSA MAGAZINE SUMMER 2024 MYK AEL GR AHAM IS OREGON'S FEMALE HIGH OVER ALL AVER AGE TWO YEARS IN A ROW. MYKAEL GRAHAM ❚❙❘ SENIOR | STANFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL | STANFIELD, OREGON ❘❙❚ AG E FU N FAC T S 17 Gr aham enjoys show ing pigs, c amping, and hun ting. THE LEAD ON T HE L INE