Atrisco Heritage Academy Defeats Abraham Clark MCJROTC
In an undisputed contest, shooting their highest score this season, 1004 points, Atrisco Heritage Academy defeated Abraham Clark MCJROTC. Their fourth win in a row, Atrisco Heritage Academy is in first place in their Division with a 4 - 0 record. Atrisco Heritage Academy was led by Isaiah Otero who shot a 268. The remaining contributing members were Andrew Romero, Jacob Trujillo, and Alfred Ballejos. Atrisco Heritage Academy is from Albuquerque, NM, and is coached by GYSGT Tim Shaner.
Abraham Clark MCJROTC dropped to 0 - 5 on the season. They are currently in ninth place in their Division. Abraham Clark MCJROTC is from Roselle, NJ, and is coached by 1stSgt David Alito.
Next up Atrisco Heritage Academy will compete against A. C. Mosley MCJROTC from Lynn Haven, FL. A. C. Mosley MCJROTC currently has a 2 - 3 record. Abraham Clark MCJROTC will compete against Dallastown MCJROTC from Dallastown, PA. Dallastown MCJROTC currently has a 2 - 2 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=1.1.688458509.1
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