Marion AJROTC defeats Shawnee Mission North NJROTC Wins the Precision Distinguished Division JROTC Conference
Marion AJROTC defeated Shawnee Mission North NJROTC 2307.8 to 2136.0 last week in the National Air Rifle League conference title game. With the win Marion AJROTC wins the Precision Distinguished Division JROTC Conference title. They finished the season with an aggregate 3 - 4 record. Marion AJROTC was led by, Alysa Yancey who shot a 614.6. The remaining contributing members were Jaron Hofmann, Haden Montgomery, Adam Baird, and William Martinez. Marion AJROTC is from Marion, IN, and is coached by David Farlow.
Shawnee Mission North NJROTC finished the season with a 2 - 6 record and second place in the conference. Shawnee Mission North NJROTC was led by, Samantha Herron who shot a 567.8. The remaining contributing members were Zach Wittmeier, Abigail Serling, and Lewis Griffin. Shawnee Mission North NJROTC is from Shawnee Mission, KS, and is coached by John Carey.
Final Precision Distinguished Division JROTC Conference Standings:
1. Marion ARJTOC (3 - 4)
2. Shawnee Mission North NJROTC (2 - 6)
3. Battle Ground AFJROTC (1 - 6)
4. Stewarts Creek AJROTC (4 - 2)
5. Missouri Military Academy (5 - 2)
These two teams competed in the Precision Distinguished Division JROTC Conference Title Game. 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, followed by this conference title game for the top two teams.
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 60 shots in the standing position during the post season, the most difficult position in rifle competitions. Each shot is worth a maximum of 10.9 points. The sum of points scored in the 60 shots is the athlete's total. The team score is comprised of the best four athletes from each team.
Box Score: http://www.orionresults.com/team/GamePage.aspx?MatchID=1.1.2021112311214129.1
Marion AJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1752
Shawnee Mission North NJROTC team page: http://www.orionresults.com/team/LeagueTeam.aspx?TeamID=1753
29 Nov-05 Dec 21