Louisiana 4-H held its annual state shooting sports event, and more than 650 youth participated in events ranging from archery to skeet. With a shot at nationals on the line, the competition was fierce, but everyone enjoyed the opportunity to test their skills.
Evangeline Parish competitors came out in the following places in their competitions.
Tallon Soileau
Member-at-large, 2nd place statewide in advanced shotgun junior division.
Cale Bieber
Mamou High, 7th place statewide in advanced shotgun junior division.
Scott Berzas
Basile High, 8th place statewide in advanced shotgun junior division.
Andrew Fontenot
Sacred Heart, 13th place statewide in advanced shotgun senior division.
Lance Fontenot
Sacred Heart, 20th place statewide in advanced shotgun senior division.
Cole Briley
Sacred Heart 29th place statewide in advanced shotgun senior division
John Michael Fontenot
Mamou High 31st place statewide in advanced shotgun senior division
Jacob Cormier
Basile High Top 10% modified trap
Ridge Hebert
WW Stewart Top 10% modified trap
Seth Paul
Pine Prairie High 3rd place statewide archery genesis compound
Charley Bieber
University Academy 13th place statewide Archery National Competition
Beau St. Romain
Sacred Heart 13th place statewide archery 3-D
Camille Bieber
Mamou High 19th place statewide archery recurve
June 19, 2026
