South Panola AFJROTC Defeats James River NJROTC
In an undisputed contest, shooting their highest score this season, 1058.6 points, South Panola AFJROTC gets the win over James River NJROTC. South Panola AFJROTC was led by Veronica Hernandez who shot a 277.3. The remaining contributing members were Adrian Gonzalez, Aleria Lee, and Zyonie White. They are from Batesville, MS, and are coached by Col Robert Mims.
Overall South Panola AFJROTC is ranked seventh. They have a 3 - 0 record.
Due to submitting their scores late James River NJROTC was unable to compete for the win. James River NJROTC is from Midlothian, VA, and is coached by PSCM(SW) Steve Prince.
Overall James River NJROTC is ranked nineteenth. They have a 2 - 2 record.
Next up South Panola AFJROTC will compete against Southwestern Randolph High School from Asheboro, NC. Southwestern Randolph High School currently has a 2 - 1 record. While James River NJROTC has a bye week.
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 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, prone, standing, and kneeling. 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=1.1.2023020710013954.1
South Panola AFJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=2184
James River NJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=2171
13 - 19 Feb 2023