Welcome to the Bentworth Bearcats Trap Team Site. The Bearcats Trap Team was founded in 2016 (Shout out to ESC member, Chris Maniecki) by the officers and members of the Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club Inc. With approval from the Bentworth School District  WPIAL and the ATA the Bearcat Trap Team was formed. Due to Washington County having a strong heritage with hunting and shooting sports the purpose of the trap team was for adolescent teens both male and female to have the opportunity to shoot trap on a competitive level against other school districts.

The overwhelming success of the program led the Bearcats home trap range be moved to Library Sportsman's Association in 2021 after it's first five seasons at Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club.

The team consists of both male and female shooters ranging from 6th grade to 12th that are enrolled in the Bentworth School District or other school districts with their athletic directors approval. All shooters completed a PA Hunter Safety Course or a NRA shotgun safety course and hold at least a 2.0 GPA to be able to participate. All shooters supply there own uniforms, safety equipment and firearms. 

The team is headed up by seasoned experienced trap shooters & coaches from the Ellsworth Sportsmen's Club which all have PA ACT 24, 34, and 151 clearance and scholastic support from the Bentworth School District.