Jeffrey Holguin was dominant again on the second day of the double trap competition to take home the national championship. Everyone was a bit lower in the second half of qualifying but he held a four point lead going into the final where he really showed off. A perfect 30 put him into the final against defending national champion Derek Haldeman and another perfect 30 there gave him the national title by one point over Haldeman. 2016 Olympian Glenn Eller was third going into the final and defeated Jesse Haynes-Lewis in the bronze medal final 29-25. Last year’s bronze medalist, Dale Royer, wound up seventh.

In the battle of last year’s three medalists in women’s skeet the defending bronze medalist, Dania Vizzi, continues to lead after a strong 48 on the second day. Her margin is now three points over Sydney Carson, who posted a day best 49, while defending champion Caitlin Connor fell off the pace a bit with a 44 and is six back in a tie for fifth. Defending silver medalist Amber English is tied for third with Samantha Simonton and five behind Vizzi. Katharina Jacob had been third but a 45 has her tied with Connor.

In men’s skeet last year’s bronze medalist Dustan Taylor also continues to lead after a perfect day gave him a 124 out a possible 125 to start things. Zachary McBee was two back going in and maintained that gap after a perfect day of his own. Colton Evans, Hayden Stewart, and Edwin Halliday III all were one back after the first day but shot 45’s and are tied for seventh, six back. Taz Gloria, Phillip Jungman, Mark Staffen, and Aaron Wilson are tied for third five behind the leader.

The skeet competitions will have three rounds 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
Saturday Update