Abraham Lincoln AJROTC defeats Bethel AFJROTC
Abraham Lincoln AJROTC defeated Bethel AFJROTC 1487 to 1383 last week in the National Air Rifle League. With the win, Abraham Lincoln AJROTC is in second place overall and first place within their 'Jrotc' conference. They currently have a 4 - 1 record. Abraham Lincoln AJROTC was led by, Michelle Marin who shot a 379. The remaining contributing members were Marina Banuelos, Diana Medina , and Kimberly Corona. Abraham Lincoln AJROTC is from Denver, CO, and is coached by MSG Mark Beasley.
Bethel AFJROTC currently has a 0 - 5 record. After the loss they are in seventh place overall and fifth place within their 'Jrotc' conference. Bethel AFJROTC was led by, Savannah Martin who shot a 357. The remaining contributing members were Brendon Styf, Annabell Tremlett, and Cameron Hohnsbehn. Bethel AFJROTC is from Spanaway, WA, and is coached by SMSgt Steve Tkach.
Next up Abraham Lincoln AJROTC will compete against Henry County NJROTC from McDonough, GA. Henry County NJROTC currently has a 2 - 3 record. While Bethel AFJROTC will compete against Henderson County AJROTC from Henderson, KY. Henderson County AJROTC currently has a 0 - 5 record.
These two teams are competing in the Junior Rifle Club 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 regular season going on now. Followed by a single game conference title game for the top two teams in the JROTC and Junior Rifle Club divisions.
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=1.1.844628224.1
Abraham Lincoln AJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=977
Bethel AFJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=967
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