Topeka MCJROTC Narrowly Defeats Royal MCJROTC
Topeka MCJROTC edged out Royal MCJROTC 939.4 to 930.2 last week in the National Air Rifle League. Their third win in a row. With the win, Topeka MCJROTC is in seventh place within their 'Marine Corps Jrotc' conference. They currently have a 3 - 1 record. Topeka MCJROTC was led by, Lily Corby who shot a 249.3. The remaining contributing members were Griffin Ramos, Katrina Lewis, and Tessa Howell. Topeka MCJROTC is from Topeka, KS, and is coached by GySgt Jason Morrison.
Royal MCJROTC currently has a 1 - 2 record. Shooting their highest team score of the season Royal MCJROTC was led by, Jesus Morales who shot a 241.9. The remaining contributing members were Jenna Johnson, Zeke Johnson, and Jimi Foller. Royal MCJROTC is from Pattison, TX, and is coached by LaShan Bland.
Next up Topeka MCJROTC will compete against Juneau District Rifle Team from Juneau, AK. Juneau District Rifle Team currently has a 2 - 1 record. While Royal MCJROTC will compete against Topeka West AJROTC from Topeka, KS. Topeka West AJROTC currently has a 1 - 2 record.
These two teams are competing in the 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 each conference.
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/
Box Score: http://www.orionresults.com/team/GamePage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021101116104250.1
Topeka MCJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1674
Royal MCJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1661
18 - 24 Oct 2021