In a field featuring all three of last year’s medalists, including a 2016 Olympian, it was Jeffrey Holguin that made most noise on the first day of the double trap national championship. Holguin was perfect in one round and nearly perfect in the other four posting a first day 146 to take a five point lead. Defending national champion Derek Haldeman is in second after a 141 while Jesse Haynes-Lewis is third after a 139 including a perfect round. 2016 Olympian Glenn Eller was a bit of with an opening 138 despite starting with a perfect round and is in fourth. Last year’s bronze medalist, Dale Royer, shot a 132 and is tied for seventh.

In a battle of last year’s three medalists in women’s skeet it’s the bronze medalist, Dania Vizzi, who leads after the first day where she posted a 74 that included a pair of perfect rounds. Her lead is two points over defending champion Caitlin Connor. The silver medalist from last year, Amber English, is tied for fourth after a 70 to start things off. Katharina Jacob is in third with a 71.

In men’s skeet last year’s bronze medalist Dustan Taylor took the day one lead with a 74. Colton Evans, Hayden Stewart, and Edwin Halliday III are right behind him with 73’s. All had perfect rounds, but Taylor had two to take the lead.

The men’s double trap event ends Sunday with five more rounds and a final. The skeet competitions will have two rounds on Sunday, three on Monday, and two on Tuesday before a final on Tuesday as well.

Previous 2016 USA Shooting Shotgun National Championships Coverage:
Preview
Monday Update
Tuesday Update
Wednesday Update
Thursday Update