Joel Sissel hit 43 of 50 clay targets for the high score for the Siuslaw Vikings in Week 1 of the Oregon Clay Target League spring season.

"This week we saw HUGE growth in my athletes," Siuslaw coach Sean Grundon related by email, emphasizing huge.

"They are starting to show confidence in their abilities. Team captain Morgan (Delle) showed she can keep up and beat the boys with a 37/50 score."

Nineteen of the team's 21 team members posted scores either Monday or Thursday at the Siuslaw Rod and Gun Club. League results will not be available until May 3.

As scores improved, something else remained the same.

"Safety is still the No. 1 priority, but you should watch them bust a smile when they bust a clay," Grundon said.

"They are enjoying themselves, having fun and are disconnected from technology while getting fresh air."

Week 1 results
(Each shooter gets two rounds of 25 clay targets each)
Collin Barnett 12-14—26
Dane Circle 12-13—25
Madeleine Danielsson 6-10—16
Morgan Delle 20-17—37
Grace Dotson 10-3—13
Sylas Gorder 15-20—35
Reid Harklerode 10-9—19
Jameson Huber 18-16—34
Malakai Kirk 14-14—28
Josiah Mosciotra 10-16—26
Hunter Pimlott 18-13—31
Maximus Reynolds 19-12—32
Ross Richmond 11-9—20
Wade Richmond 18-16—34
Joel Sissel 22-21—43
Samuel Ulrich 11-14—25
Logan Weese 1-0—1
Terry Elliott 19-12—31
Kyler Hammerberg 6-9—15