Thomas Mathes from Waynoka was one of 28 Oklahoma 4-H'ers who recently participated in the 2021 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska. He competed in Air Rifle.

Ruth Allard, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant specialist in the State 4-H Office, who serves as the statewide coordinator for the Oklahoma 4-H shooting sports program, said this is the major competition in the country for 4-H shooting sports youth.

"Our 4-H members work hard and set goals year after year to be able to be a part of the National 4-H Shooting Sports team. "Because this event is...