Ramona NJROTC defeats Zion Benton NJROTC
Shooting their highest score of the season Ramona NJROTC defeated Zion Benton NJROTC 1067.4 to 1013.8 in the 2024 National Air Rifle New Shooter League. Ramona NJROTC was led by Troy Hedges who shot a 281.5. The remaining contributing members were Eden McNett, Tristan Van Andel, and Sherlyn Sanchez. They are from Ramona, CA, and are coached by CDR Rick Jordan.
Overall Ramona NJROTC is ranked third. They have a 3 - 0 record.
Zion Benton NJROTC was led by Una Early - Taylor who shot a 257.4. The remaining contributing members were Lessly Trevino, Emmanuel Camacho, and Katelynn Emerson. Zion Benton NJROTC is from Zion, IL, and is coached by Dan Hackstein.
Overall Zion Benton NJROTC is ranked eighth. They have a 2 - 1 record.
Next up Ramona NJROTC will compete against Jack C. Hays MCJROTC from Buda, TX. Jack C. Hays MCJROTC currently has a 3 - 0 record. While Zion Benton NJROTC will compete against Saint Thomas Academy from Mendota Heights, MN. Saint Thomas Academy currently has a 4 - 0 record.
These two teams are competing in the National Air Rifle "New Shooter" League. Sponsored by Scopos, the league is a national team league exclusive to athletes in their first year of competition. Teams are from high schools and junior rifle clubs throughout the United States. Over 10 weeks each team competes in 8 games. Each week, each team is paired with another team with a near equal skill level.
In each game the teams compete in what is known as a Three-Position Air Rifle match. The match is modeled after Olympic Rifle competitions but adapted to high school age athletes. Each athlete will shoots 10 shots in three different shooting positions, kneeling, prone, and standing. Each shot is worth a maximum of 10.9 points. The sum of points scored in the 30 shots is the athlete's total. The team score is comprised of the best four athletes from each team.
For more information on the league, including complete standings, visit https://www.national-leagues.com/new-shooter
Box Score: http://www.orionresults.com/team/GamePage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2024021214265492.1
Ramona NJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=2473
Zion Benton NJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=2459
19 - 25 Feb 2024