West Broward AJROTC Upsets Saint Thomas Academy
Shooting their highest score of the season West Broward AJROTC upset Saint Thomas Academy in the National Air Rifle New Shooter League. Both teams scored 1031 points. By rule, the tie was settled by highest number of "inner tens." West Broward AJROTC won the tie 26 to 20. West Broward AJROTC was able to win despite averaging 42 points lower than Saint Thomas Academy coming into this game.
Their third win in a row. With the win, West Broward AJROTC is in sixth place overall. They currently have a 4 - 1 record. West Broward AJROTC was led by, Justin Barnes who shot a 270. The remaining contributing members were Edward Gispert, Audrey White, and Anna Brady. West Broward AJROTC is from Pembroke Pines, FL, and is coached by Kenneth Merkel.
Snapping a two game win streak Saint Thomas Academy currently has a 3 - 1 record. After the loss they are in fourth place overall. Saint Thomas Academy was led by, Joey Farrington who shot a 267. The remaining contributing members were Jack Martin, Joe Brennen, and Steve Holmquist. Saint Thomas Academy is from Mendota Heights, MN, and is coached by Paul Preblich.
Next up West Broward AJROTC will compete against Stranahan MCJROTC from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Stranahan MCJROTC currently has a 2 - 3 record. While Saint Thomas Academy will compete against David Crockett NJROTC from Jonesborough, TN. David Crockett NJROTC currently has a 2 - 2 record.
These two teams are competing in the National Air Rifle "New Shooter" League. Sponsored by the Orion Scoring System, 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 win-loss record.
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/AirRifleNewShooterLeague
Box Score: http://www.orionresults.com/team/GamePage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.869178778.1
West Broward AJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1082
Saint Thomas Academy team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1065
25 Feb-03 Mar 19