Box Butte County 4-H members participated in the Panhandle Best Shoots from January 19 to March 9, 2025, at various western Nebraska locations. Six Box Butte County members competed at the State 4-H Shoot in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 16, 2025, earning notable placements in BB Gun, AR Sporter, and AR Precision categories across different age groups.
The 19th Annual Tom and Luke Jensen Memorial Box Butte County Fair Shoot was held on March 23, 2025, in Alliance, marking the end of the local BB and AR Rifle season. Several 4-H members earned top honors, with Alexander Ackerman, Corley Connor, Ashley Carr, and Makenna Quick securing Grand and Reserve Grand Champion titles.
The results showcase the dedication and skill development of Box Butte County 4-H youth in shooting sports.
Individual Results from Nebraska 4-H State Shoot:
BB Gun (with Test): 11–12-year-old:
9th – Corley Connor,
14th – Ford Swanson,
21st – Alexander Ackerman
BB Gun (No Test) 11–12-year-old:
5th- Corley Connor
14th- Ford Swanson
19th – Alexander Ackerman
AR Sporter 11–12-year-old:
9 – Corley Connor
14- Alexander Ackerman
15 – Ford Swanson
AR Sporter – 15–18-year-old:
1 – Ashley Carr
3 – Makenna Quick
8 – Katrina Karell
AR Precision 11–12-year-old:
7 – Corley Connor
AR Precision 15–18-year-old:
3 – Ashley Carr
4- Makenna Quick
12 – Katrina Karell
Sporter Air Rifle Team:
2nd place – Team consisted of Ashley Carr, Makenna Quick, Katrina Karell, and Corley Connor.
Individual Results Box Butte County Fair Shoot- March 23, 2025
BB Gun – 11–13-year-old:
Alexander Ackerman, Purple – Grand Champion
Corley Connor, Purple -Reserve Grand Champion
Ford Swanson, Purple
Senior Air Rifle – 14–18-year-old:
Ashley Carr, Purple – Grand Champion
Makenna Quick, Purple – Reserve Grand Champion
Katrina Quick, Purple
Intermediate Air Rifle – 11–14-year-old:
Corley Connor, Purple – Grand Champion
Ford Swanson, Blue
Alexander Ackerman, Blue