From June 25-30, more than 700 4-H members from 43 states competed in various shooting disciplines at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska. The lone athlete from Routt County at Nationals.
Two Oak Creek teenagers traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska, to compete in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships from June 26 to 28. Leah Halder, 18, competed in .22 rifle and qualified for nationals for.
It all came down to Steamboat Springs High School wrestler Cole Muhme and Hayden High School sophomore Owen Miller.
Steamboat led 36-33 in the dual versus Hayden, with the 113-pound wrestlers the only ones left on the mat.
Muhme used a quick takedown to get an early 2-0 lead. He was in charge the rest of the way until he pinned Miller with 24 seconds left in the second period. His win secured the 42-33 victory for Steamboat Springs at Hayden High School on Friday night.
“Cole was aggressive and he had good transitions from takedowns to turns,” said Steamboat head coach Jordan Bonifas. “He looked happy to be out there.”