The University of Olivet Clay Target Team

06/22/2026

❤️🤍 Comet Nation just keeps getting STRONGER! 🤍❤️

Incoming freshman Bailey Natale - Bailey natale - is putting together an OUTSTANDING performance at the USA Clay Target League League Michigan High School State Championship!

So far, Bailey has earned:

🥇 1st Place Female – S***t
🥇 1st Place Female High Overall – 5-Stand
🏆 Conference Champion – Female S***t
🏆 Conference Champion – Female Trap

And as if that wasn’t enough, Bailey also reached a HUGE personal milestone this weekend by breaking her first-ever 25 straight in S***t! 🎉

What an INCREDIBLE accomplishment and a testament to all of her hard work and dedication!

Bailey’s determination, consistency, and competitive spirit have been on full display all weekend, and we couldn’t be more EXCITED to welcome her to The The University of Olivet Clay Target Team Team! ☄️

Congratulations, Bailey!

We’re so PROUD of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see you continue your success in red and white at The University of Olivet this fall!

Keep crushing it, Future Comet! ☄️❤️🤍

06/21/2026

☄️❤️🤍 Another future Comet is making a BIG statement at the USA Clay Target League League Michigan High School State Championship!

Incoming freshman - Michael Fitzner - is putting together an INCREDIBLE weekend and final high school season before heading to The University of Olivet earning:

🏆 HOA Male – S***t for the Year
🥈 2nd Place Male – S***t
🥇 1st Place Team – S***t

Michael has been a TREMENDOUS competitor and leader throughout his high school career at Olivet High School and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to The University of Olivet Clay Target Team this fall! ☄️

Congratulations, Michael!

Your hard work and dedication continue to pay off, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish wearing the red and white! ❤️🤍

Keep CRUSHING it! 💥

06/21/2026

🤍❤️The future is BRIGHT in Comet Nation!❤️🤍

Our incoming freshmen are already making a statement this weekend at the USA Clay Target League Michigan High School State Championship—and they’re just getting started!

First up is - Reese Parker - who is absolutely CRUSHING the competition so far by earning:

🏆 Conference Top Female – S***t
🏆 Conference Top Female – Trap
🏆 Women’s High Overall – S***t

What an INCREDIBLE way to close out her high school career at Olivet High School career before she even steps on The University of Olivet campus!

Congratulations, Reese!

We can’t wait to WELCOME you to The University of Olivet Clay Target Team this fall.

Keep on CRUSHING it—we’re all CHEERING you on! ❤️🤍☄️

06/06/2026

Today is one of the saddest days of my life as I’m finally publicly sharing the passing of my coach, my dad and my BEST friend.

After an AMAZING day with my dad out on the sporting clays fields, my dad, Ponch Wildman passed peacefully in his sleep into the arms of Jesus.

Please see his obituary below and while my mom, sister and I are working to develop ways to share his love for the Clay target sports with others, please feel free to donate through the link below until we have the other details set up, but we will keep you posted about all that we do to keep his memory alive.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-amanda-wildman-family

06/01/2026

Congratulations Ryder and Tyler!

06/01/2026

Congratulations Joey Bentz!

Congratulations to Joey Bentz!🥇🎉

Joey wrapped up an incredible spring season by earning 1st place in his conference with a 24.5 average! 👏🏼

We are incredibly proud of all Joey has accomplished and wish him the best of luck shooting for The University of Olivet. Your Southmoreland Trap Team family is cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️🖤

05/28/2026

We’re also PROUD to share that incoming freshman Frank Collins also competed this week at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center during the USA Shooting Trap Nationals for international trap competition! ❤️🤍

Frank is stepping onto a national stage early in his UOlivet journey, representing himself and the program in International Trap alongside some of the top athletes in the country! 💥

EXCITED to see him get started and begin building his future with The University of Olivet Clay Target Team! ☄️

Let’s go Frank! ❤️🤍

05/28/2026

Big CONGRATULATIONS to our current and incoming athletes from The University of Olivet Clay Target Team for earning a spot on the 2026 National S***t Shooting Association and Scholastic Clay Target Program All-American Team!

This is an INCREDIBLE honor that reflects the hard work, discipline, and dedication these athletes bring to the range every single day! 🔥

Shout-out to Olivia Krauss - Ryder Harrell and Reese Parker for earning All-American recognition and representing The University of Olivet at the highest level! ❤️🤍

Your commitment to EXCELLENCE continues to raise the standard for our program and INSPIRE the next generation coming in behind you! ☄️

We are PROUD of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next in your clay target sports journey! ❤️🤍

05/26/2026

We’re THRILLED to announce that Bailey Natale from Evart High School is OFFICIALLY joining The University of Olivet Clay Target Team for Fall 2026! ❤️🤍

Bailey has steadily built an IMPRESSIVE competitive resume across trap, s***t, and five stand — proving herself as one of the TOP female athletes in Michigan through USA Clay Target League competitions! 🔥

Her accomplishments speak for themselves:
• 2026 1st Female in the State — Five Stand
• 2026 1st Female in the Conference — Trap, S***t & Five Stand
• 2026 3rd Female in the State — S***t
• 2025 3rd Female in the State — S***t
• 2025 2nd Female — Clare Trap Invitational
• 2024 1st JV Female S***t in the State
• 2024 3rd Female Overall S***t in the State
• Multiple Conference Top 3 Finishes in Trap & S***t
• Part of the 2023 Conference Runner-Up Trap Team

In just a few seasons, Bailey has shown INCREDIBLE growth across all three disciplines — shooting trap for four seasons, s***t for three, and five stand for just one season before already becoming the top female athlete in the state! 🏆

Bailey plans to pursue a degree in Environmental Science at The University of Olivet while continuing her clay target career at the next level! 📚🔬🍃

CONGRATULATIONS, Bailey — WELCOME to the Comet family! ❤️🤍

Future athletes — it’s YOUR turn… come BUILD something big with us!

https://apply.uolivet.edu/register/outdoorrecreation