Mountain Home junior high trap team finishes fourth at Marion tournament

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The Mountain Home Junior High Trap Team turned in a strong showing at the 13th Annual Mallards for Marion Trap Tournament in Jacksonville, finishing fourth overall with a season-high score of 215 out of 250. The event featured 44 junior squads and 48 senior squads, with a total of 441 shooters competing. Individually, Case Hardin delivered a standout performance, shooting a perfect 50 out of 50 and winning a seven-round shootout to claim Grand Champion Tournament Shooter honors.

Why it matters

The strong performance by the Mountain Home junior high trap team highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of youth trap shooting in Arkansas. The Mallards for Marion tournament is one of the largest and most prestigious trap shooting events in the state, drawing top talent from across the region.

The details

The Mountain Home Junior High Trap Team consisted of Benson Hopper, Case Hardin, Luke Hopper, Wyatt Bourg and Austin Still. Case Hardin shot a perfect 50 out of 50, finishing in a three-way tie for overall champion before winning a seven-round shootout to claim the Grand Champion Tournament Shooter title. Hardin was awarded a lifetime hunting and fishing license from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as part of his prize.

• The 13th Annual Mallards for Marion Trap Tournament took place on April 12, 2026.
• The Mountain Home Junior High Trap Team will return to action on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at the Mack's Prairie Wings Tournament in Jacksonville.

What’s next

The Mountain Home Junior High Trap Team will travel back to Jacksonville on Saturday, April 19, 2026 to compete in the Mack's Prairie Wings Tournament.