The best battle of the early days of the shotgun national championships will be in the women’s trap event where 2016 Olympian Corey Cogdell is facing all three of the medalists from last year. After day one Cogdell finds herself tied with Ashley Carroll after both posted first day 72s, including a perfect round by each. They aren’t leading by much though as Kimberley Bowers is in third with a 71. Last year’s runner-up, Kayle Browning-Thomas, is fifth after a 69 while the defending bronze medalist, Janessa Beaman, is in a tie for sixth after a 68. Beaman opened with a 25 but a 19 in her second round could be very damaging.

On the men’s side Shane Herman holds the lead alone after opening with a 73. Four men are tied for second including last year’s runner-up, Dustin McGowen. The others in second are Austin Odom, Michael Flores, and Mick Wertz. Last year’s third place finisher, Alex Rennert, shot a 68 and is in a tie for 32nd.

In both events there will be two rounds of shooting on Tuesday, three on Wednesday, and two more on Thursday before a final to end the competition on Thursday.

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