Wagoner Wins Individual Title as Thomas County 4-H Shooters Take Second at Home Qualifier
March 14, 2026
The Thomas County 4-H Shooting Sports team turned in a strong performance on their home range March 14, finishing second overall at the Thomas County 2026 State Qualifier held in Colby.
Competing in the BB Gun 4x10 discipline, Thomas County posted a team score of 1,729, trailing only Norton, which finished first with a 1,780. West Plains rounded out the top three teams with a 1,636.
Leading the way for Thomas County was Blaine Wagoner, who delivered a dominant performance to claim the individual championship. Wagoner posted a total score of 378 with 13 center shots, finishing at the top of a competitive field. His consistency across all four positions—prone (92), standing (93), sitting (98), and kneeling (95)—set the tone for the home squad.
Wagoner’s performance not only secured the top individual finish but also anchored a Thomas County lineup that showed depth throughout the standings.
Aidyn Sturdy was another key contributor, finishing fourth overall with a score of 364 and 11 center shots. Close behind was Milo Burvee, who placed 13th with a 331, while Aubreigh Carter added a 319 to finish 21st. Kenny Carter (310), Timothy Schwarz (303), and Ryker Quint (298) rounded out the scoring contributors for Thomas County.
Additional team members competing for Thomas County included JemmaLynn Sturdy (337), Deegan Wolf (296), Luke Hornung (262), Drew Duois (260), and Abel Deimler (297), all of whom contributed to the team’s overall effort and experience on the range.
The competition followed the traditional four-position format—prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling—testing shooters’ precision, control, and adaptability across multiple disciplines. Wagoner’s near-flawless performance in the sitting position, where he scored a 98, proved to be a difference-maker in separating from the field.
Hosting the event provided Thomas County with a unique opportunity to compete on familiar ground while showcasing the strength of its program. The second-place finish reflects both individual excellence at the top and a well-rounded team effort across the roster.
With multiple shooters placing in the upper half of the standings and a first-place individual finish, Thomas County demonstrated it has both high-end talent and developing depth as the season progresses.