Kayli DeVusser Dominates Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Young shotgun shooter earns multiple grand champion titles and top gun award

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kayli DeVusser, a rising star in the shotgun shooting community, delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She captured the Female Grand Champion titles in both the Sporting Clays and Skeet events, and was awarded the Top Gun award for hitting 344 out of 366 targets, cementing her status as one of the sport's top young talents.

Why it matters

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the most prestigious shotgun shooting competitions in the country, attracting skilled competitors from across Texas. DeVusser's victory highlights her dedication to the sport and her ability to perform at the highest level, further establishing her reputation within the shooting community.

The details

DeVusser started the event by earning the first spot in the Sporting Clays qualifier, then placed second in the 5 Stand event after a shoot-off. In the Skeet finals, she shot a perfect 50 out of 50 targets to claim the Female Grand Champion title. She followed that up by earning the Female Grand Champion in the Sporting Clays finals as well.

  • On February 10, 2026, DeVusser competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
  • DeVusser will defend her title as the Top Lady Shooter at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo event this week.

The players

Kayli DeVusser

A rising star in the shotgun shooting community, DeVusser demonstrated exceptional accuracy, focus, and composure to capture multiple grand champion titles and the Top Gun award at the prestigious Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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What’s next

DeVusser will compete at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo this week, where she will look to defend her title as the Top Lady Shooter.

The takeaway

DeVusser's dominant performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo highlights her dedication to the sport of shotgun shooting and her ability to excel at the highest levels of competition. Her success serves as an inspiration for young athletes aspiring to reach the top of their respective fields.