Savannah Trap Team Prepares for Districts as Season Nears End

Student-athletes hone their skills despite weather conditions ahead of March 28 competition.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Savannah trap shooting team is gearing up for district competitions on March 28 after a season of dedicated practice. Head coach Doug Johnson and fellow coach Sean Farrell lead the student-athletes, who have embraced the sport that requires both mental and physical preparation. Many team members, including siblings Natalie and Carter Farrell and Addi Emmendorfer, have family connections to the sport and have seen significant improvement since joining as freshmen. While trap shooting may not command the same attention as other high school sports, the team is gaining recognition from their school and community.

Why it matters

Trap shooting is a growing high school sport that requires focus, discipline, and dedication from student-athletes. The Savannah team's commitment to practice and improvement despite challenging weather conditions highlights the sport's appeal and the positive impact it can have on young people.

The details

The Savannah trap shooting team practices every Sunday, with the crack of shotguns echoing across the range as the students hone their skills. Head coach Doug Johnson and coach Sean Farrell lead the team, which includes siblings and multi-year participants who have seen their scores improve significantly since joining as freshmen. The team competes in area trap shoots through FFA, facing off against schools like Maryville at KCTA.

  • The district competitions are approaching on March 28, 2026.
  • The team holds weekly Sunday practices to prepare for the upcoming competition.

The players

Doug Johnson

The head coach of the Savannah trap shooting team, who appreciates the dedication of his student-athletes.

Sean Farrell

A coach for the Savannah trap shooting team, who works alongside Doug Johnson.

Natalie Farrell

A senior on the Savannah trap shooting team, following in the footsteps of her older sister and father, who is a coach.

Carter Farrell

A freshman on the Savannah trap shooting team, whose father coaches and whose sisters have also participated in the sport.

Addi Emmendorfer

A senior on the Savannah trap shooting team, who joined the sport because her older brother participated and her parents encouraged her to try it.

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What they’re saying

“They come out in crummy weather, windy, cold days, they come out and practice. This is great because it's a good program, and I'm glad they do.”

— Doug Johnson, Head Coach (kq2.com)

“This is a head game. It takes a lot of practice. They've got to mentally prepare themselves, and then physically have to do the job of mounting the gun and busting targets.”

— Doug Johnson, Head Coach (kq2.com)

“He kind of made me do it, but Do I enjoy it? I do, yeah, it's really fun.”

— Natalie Farrell, Senior (kq2.com)

“My older brother did it, and my parents kind of made me do it, but I've learned a lot from this, and I really enjoy it. I think it's a really good sport to get into if you want to learn something new.”

— Addi Emmendorfer, Senior (kq2.com)

“I like shooting guns, because who doesn't.”

— Ryder Johnson, Freshman (kq2.com)

What’s next

The Savannah trap shooting team will compete in the district competitions on March 28, 2026.

The takeaway

The dedication and passion of the Savannah trap shooting team, despite the sport's lack of mainstream attention, demonstrates the positive impact that niche high school sports can have on student-athletes. The team's commitment to practice and improvement, as well as the family connections that draw many to the sport, highlight the valuable life skills and camaraderie that trap shooting can foster.