Austin Stoner, upcoming Sophomore, at Poplar Bluff High School, was recently selected to be a member of the 2019 All-Scholastic Team, by the Scholastic Sports Foundation (SSSF).

 

Over 230 student athletes from 24 states, have been named to the team this year and will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the SSSF/SCTP/SASP Team Championship event on July 17th in Marengo, Ohio.

The All-Scholastic Team recognizes the top student athletes in the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target and Scholastic Action Shooting Program for their achievements in the classroom, on the range and in their communities.  Through an application process, the team members had to submit a copy of the their school transcript and post a 3.0 or better GPA, certified shooting scores with a 190 or better out of 200 clays, letters of recommendation, demonstrating outstanding community involvement and write a brief essay to explain how the sport has improved and effected their lives.

Austin states: It has taught me self-discipline, as well as team building skills. How to work together as a team and build each other up and encourage one another to do and be better.  As an individual, I have learned self-control and that even if you miss a clay, there is another one coming.  You have to always be prepared.  I’ve learned that my actions on and off the field are being watched by other individuals and I want to be the person that my fellow team mates look to for advice and encouragement.

Stoner was also awarded to the AIM (Academics, Integrity and Marksmanship) All-State team for 2019.