06/08/2026
The Mount Pleasant S***t Team competed in the Texas S***t Shooting State Tournament on June 6 in Waco. Overall, MP placed 2nd place as a team with score of 419, just 2 points shy of first place at 421. In just their 3rd year in existence, MPISD has had team and individual state champions and runners up all three years.
Individually, Lance Albin placed 4th with a 90, Garrett Brown placed 6th with an 89, and George Fite was 13th with an 82. Brown also earned a patch for shooting a perfect round of 25 at the tournament. For the JV, Samuel Carroll was 4th with an 81, Nathan Standefer placed 7th with a 77, and Cooper Tallant was 11th with a 71. And among novice competitors, Brian Derrick placed 10th with a 52.
“We want to extend our sincere appreciation to B&W Pawn for their generous shotshell donation, Clays-N-More Gun Club for providing range access, and Roberts A/C for helping cover target costs,” said coach Josh Blackstone. “Your generosity helps make this season possible, and we truly appreciate your support.”
For more information on getting involved for the 2026-2027 season, contact Blackstone at Mount Pleasant High School.
pictured: The Mount Pleasant S***t Team (L to R) Coach Josh Blackstone, Cooper Tallant, Nathan Standefer, Brian Derrick, Lance Albin, Sammy Carroll, Garrett Brown, George Fite
