Let us introduce you to Three modern-day Annie Oakley's.
Annie Oakley dominated the hearts of the crowd with her amazing shooting skills and Hilliard sisters are no different.
Whether it was the large crowd cheering them on at the Make-A-Break at the Gamaliel Cup or the “Great job!,” comments from folks at small shooting events, these sharpshooting girls have left a name for themselves. Somewhere along the way the nickname “Annie Oakley Sisters” was established, and it stuck.
This family of sharpshooters realize the importance of teamwork. They have spent many hours helping coach teammates and continue to bring in new recruits for their team. They also have a special spot in their heart for non-profit work. The sisters show up in full force for Shooting Hunger, which is a non-profit organization, that raises funds for backpack meals and food pantries across the state through shooting events. The Annie Oakley sisters help with the set-up of the event and clean-up after because they understand that these programs help benefit hungry children that live in their communities.
This website will give you an idea of their current shooting abilities.
The Hilliard sisters are the definition of hard workers. They have six mowing jobs in the summer and sell garden produce that they grow themselves. They bake cookies and wash cars.
They seize any opportunity that allows them a few extra rounds at the range to practice. They understand the value of a dollar and that hard work and dedication is the key to being successful.
They are lovers of the outdoors and are proud conservationists. They are also blessed to be homeschooled, which affords them flexibility in their shooting schedules to compete in the adult world.
We hope you’ve enjoyed getting do know the Hilliard girls a.k.a. the Annie Oakley Sisters. Their hard work, focus, and dedication is amazing to watch.
We don’t have to tell you that women in a men's sport is rare. To have three sisters who are serious sharpshooters is even more amazing. I hope that someday you will get to see them in action. Until then, may your aim be sure and your shooting straight.
Morgan leads the sisters at age 14. She grew up hunting and fishing with parents and it was natural that busting clays would come into play eventually. She joined shooting sports at age 11 and competed in sporting clays that first year.
The love of the game and the smell of gun powder only grew from there. She is currently a Class B shooter in the National Sporting Clays Association.
Taylor, 11, followed in the steps of her big sister and began her shooting journey with rifles with McKenzie Shooting Sports. To everyone’s surprise, she swiped Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) State and National titles in various rifle events and shooting times that were competitive with senior varsity level shooters. When she was finally old enough to join the shotgun side, she showed up with that same drive to win and swiped SCTP state and national titles along with her sister.
She is currently a Class C shooter in NSCA.
Taylor's Accomplishments - 2020 Rifle - 2021 Rifle - 2021 - 2022
Peyton is already shooting 70%-80% in trap, skeet, and sporting clays at 9-years-old.
We have no doubt the youngest of this sharpshooting bunch will rock it just like her sisters have when she gets her SCTP start in 2023.
The Scholastic Clay Target Program provides student athletes aged elementary through college with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as catalysts for teaching life lessons and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values.
NSCA is the largest Sporting Clays association in the world and the governing body for the sport in the U.S. We keep records of our members’ scores in competition, register shoots for the clubs and associations, hold the National Championship each year, and provide myriad awards for outstanding achievements.
The Annie Oakley Sisters like to give back to their community. Their favorite charity shooting event is Shooting Hunger. They also take part in several other charity events though out the year.
Coach's corner will share tips from the coaches that have supported the girls in their journey.
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When dealing with new shooters, I find one of the most important tools you can teach a beginner is gun movement. It’s essential to match gun barrel speed to the speed of the bird. Newbies tend to either spot shoot their targets or chase the target from behind. Either scenario leads to shooting behind the bird. Thumbing a target is a great tool that you can use to help kids in matching the speed of the bird to their eyes. By following the bird with your thumb over a few times, you are training your eyes to pick up the speed of the bird.
- Wendy H.
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