Grainger AJROTC Defeats William Floyd NJROTC
In an undisputed contest, shooting their highest score this season, 975 points, Grainger AJROTC defeated William Floyd NJROTC. With the win, Grainger AJROTC is in sixth place in their Division with a 1 - 2 record. Grainger AJROTC was led by James Wyrick who shot a 281. The remaining contributing members were Daulton Goble, Coby Vineyard, and Dakota Carroll. Grainger AJROTC is from Rutledge, TN, and is coached by Robert Thacker.
William Floyd NJROTC dropped to 0 - 4 on the season. They are currently in eleventh place in their Division. William Floyd NJROTC is from Mastic Beach, NY, and is coached by Dwight Becherer.
Next up Grainger AJROTC will compete against Ridgeland AFJROTC from Rossville, GA. Ridgeland AFJROTC currently has a 2 - 2 record. William Floyd NJROTC will compete against Battle Ground AFJROTC from Battle Ground, WA. Battle Ground AFJROTC currently has a 0 - 3 record.
These two teams are competing in the JROTC Precision 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 Standing Air Rifle match. The match is almost identical to the air rifle events in the Olympic Games. Each athlete shoots 40 shots in the standing position, the most difficult position in rifle competitions. Each shot is worth a maximum of 10 points. The sum of points scored in the 40 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=1.1.763353216.1
23 - 29 Oct 2017