Atrisco Heritage Academy Defeats Muncie Central MCJROTC
In an undisputed contest, shooting their highest score this season, 990 points, Atrisco Heritage Academy defeated Muncie Central MCJROTC. Their second win in a row, Atrisco Heritage Academy is in second place in their Division with a 2 - 0 record. Atrisco Heritage Academy was led by Andrew Romero who shot a 254. The remaining contributing members were Alfred Ballejos, Isaiah Otero, and Christopher Powell. Atrisco Heritage Academy is from Albuquerque, NM, and is coached by GYSGT Tim Shaner.
Muncie Central MCJROTC dropped to 0 - 2 on the season. They are currently in eighth place in their Division. Muncie Central MCJROTC is from Muncie, IN, and is coached by Gilbert Boyd.
Next up Atrisco Heritage Academy will compete against Topeka MCJROTC from Topeka, KS. Topeka MCJROTC currently has a 0 - 2 record. Muncie Central MCJROTC will compete against Stranahan MCJROTC from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Stranahan MCJROTC currently has a 2 - 0 record.
These two teams are competing in the Marine Corps JROTC Distinguished Division of the Orion National Air Rifle League. Sponsored by the Orion Scoring System, the league is a national team league for high school teams and junior rifle clubs. The league has two parts. An 8 week round-robin regular season going on now. Followed by a single-elimination tournament, for the top eight teams who will compete for the league championship.
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, prone, standing, and kneeling. Each shot is worth a maximum of 10 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 http://www.orionscoringsystem.com/AirRifleLeague
Box Score: http://www.orionresults.com/team/GamePage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.688458487.1
10 - 16 Oct 2016