Kelton Reidhead, a 2026 Holbrook High School graduate, recently had the opportunity to compete in the national high school .22 long rifle shooting event in Lincoln, Neb. Reidhead qualified for the National Arizona team throughout the year competing in events from August until June. He placed first overall in Arizona, which qualified him to go to nationals in July. The top four contestants from 44 states, five Canadian Provinces, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and Guatemala all competed in Nebraska. Kelton had an amazing first round of shooting, placing him second out of more than 150 contestants. The top 20 advanced to the final round of shooting. Kelton placed ninth in this round. These combined scores gave him an overall placing of fifth in the nation. He received prizes and scholarships for college.
Kelton Reidhead, a 2026 Holbrook High School graduate, recently had the opportunity to compete in the national high school .22 long rifle shooting event in Lincoln, Neb. Reidhead qualified for the National Arizona team throughout the year competing in events from August until June. He placed first overall in Arizona, which qualified him to go to nationals in July. The top four contestants from 44 states, five Canadian Provinces, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and Guatemala all competed in Nebraska. Kelton had an amazing first round of shooting, placing him second out of more than 150 contestants. The top 20 advanced to the final round of shooting. Kelton placed ninth in this round. These combined scores gave him an overall placing of fifth in the nation. He received prizes and scholarships for college. Photo courtesy of Twyla Taylor