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THE LEAD S QUA D SP O T L IGH T 10 PULLUSA MAGAZINE WINTER 2025 IN THE WORLD OF ILLI- NOIS HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET SHOOTING, few t e a m s s t a n d o u t q u i t e l i k e We t h e r s f i e l d H i g h S c h o o l . C o m p e t i n g i n t h e I l l i n o i s State High School Clay Target League, which boasts nearly 90 teams, this small- school program has made a big impact. With a current roster of just six students— four boys and two girls—from a school of 150, Wethersfield has carved out a reputa- tion for excellence. "Out of the 10 years of coaching the team, I have not had more than five to seven team members on my team, and we have placed first or second in most of the competitions we have been in," said head coach Kate Rashid. That includes a second-place finish in the eight-team Conference 1 standings in the 2024 Fall Season, led by Marshall Hauser, who finished first in the state with a 24.80 average, and Lauren Dana, who finished second in the female division with an average of 15. Hauser, a senior, and Dana, a freshman, provide a unique combination of experi- ence and energy that has helped the team become a close-knit group. Hauser is a calm, methodical leader that is always encouraging the rest of the squad. "He provides not only the leadership of the team but peer coaching and encourage- ment," said Rashid. "He is always levelhead- ed even when he is frustrated. Marshall is a great role model for the younger athletes." Dana is only a freshman but brings the energy. This exuberance " has sparked WETHERSFIELD TRAP TEAM SPREADS ITS WINGS I MIGHTY SMALL BUT by MATT KRUMRIE