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WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers

WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
December 4, 2023 @ 12:03 AM
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Travis Lee
Travis Lee 6'2" | SG | 2024
NV
Ilan Nikolov
Ilan Nikolov 6'5" | SG | 2027
CA-S
Josh Peterson
Josh Peterson 6'1" | SG | 2026
NV
Caden Thacker
Caden Thacker 5'10" | PG | 2025
NV
Kaden Rowe
Kaden Rowe 6'3" | SG | 2025
NV
Kevin Haupt
Kevin Haupt 5'10" | PG | 2024
CA-N
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The Wild West Shootout is one of the premier opening season events in the state. Hosted by Bishop Manogue the event brings together teams from Nevada and Northern California for a great cause. Proceeds from the event go to the Sierra Kids Foundation which supports Children with Autism. To learn more about the Wild West Shootout and Sierra Kids Foundation vist Wildwestshootoutnevada.org. In this article we take a look at the top Shooters from the event.

Ilan Nikolov

Ilan Nikolov

CA-S
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Ilan
Nikolov SG
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Notre Dame Sherman Oaks HS
|
CA-S
WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
The only freshman on the State’s top sniper list did not disapoint. Nikolov shot it well all weekend,...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ilan Nikolov

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State: Southern California
School: Notre Dame Sherman Oaks HS
Club: EYBL Vegas Elite
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Kaden Rowe

Kaden Rowe

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Kaden
Rowe SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Bishop Manogue
|
NV
WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
Rowe is what I call a competitive shooter. He showed absolutely no fear all weekend, attempting big shots...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Kaden Rowe

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State: Nevada
School: Bishop Manogue
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Kevin Haupt

Kevin Haupt

CA-N
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Kevin
Haupt PG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Jesuit
|
CA-N
WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
Haupt was as efficient as they come this weekend. He is much more than just a shooter, as...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Kevin Haupt

Twitter
State: Northern California
School: Jesuit
Club: Dream Vision
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Caden Thacker

Caden Thacker

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Caden
Thacker PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Douglas
|
NV
WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
What first comes to mind when I watch Thacker is grit and toughness. Then he starts to shoot...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Caden Thacker

State: Nevada
School: Douglas
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Josh Peterson

Josh Peterson

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Josh
Peterson SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Reed
|
NV
WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
I’m aware he wasn’t part of the Wild West Shootout event, however I stopped over to check out...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Josh Peterson

State: Nevada
School: Reed
Club: Jam On It
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Travis Lee

Travis Lee

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Travis
Lee SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Spanish Springs
|
NV
WIld West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
Lee was the standout for the Cougars this weekend. A lot of it had to do with his...
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State: Nevada
School: Spanish Springs
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