The sixth week of the National Air Rifle Leagues delivered high-stakes matchups and standout performances across both the precision and sporter divisions. Unbeaten streaks remained intact for several top-tier teams, while others battled through tightly contested showdowns

In the precision league, Everett Sportsman Junior Rifle Club stayed perfect at 4-0 with a strong team total. American Legion Post 295 closed out a high-ranked matchup with Lafayette Gun Club, while Fountain Fort Carson AJROTC continued its unbeaten start. Granbury MCJROTC remains in the top five despite a setback. Sutter Union High School, slotted sixth, faced the league leader in a high-profile bout. The week’s action highlighted consistent scoring from the leaders rather than late swings.

In the sporter league, Fontana MCJROTC improved to 5-0 behind a steady performance, while Palm Bay MCJROTC also moved to 5-0 after handling a top-five opponent. Pascagoula NJROTC maintained its unbeaten start at 4-0, and Walton County Air Rifle remained perfect through four matches. Zion Benton NJROTC completed the top five at 3-2 following a competitive outing against the No. 2 team. Notable results included Mariner AJROTC’s final-position surge and West Valley MCJROTC’s mid-match turnaround.

Most Exciting Precision Games

American Legion Post 295 defeated Lafayette Gun Club in a top-three showdown, 2464.6–2451.1. American Legion set the tone early and maintained control through each stage, leading by 4.5 after the opener and holding a 13.5-point cushion at the finish. Sarah Mix paced American Legion Post 295 with 620.9, countered by Lafayette’s Anahad Kohli at 619.7 as both teams kept the spread in the teens across the middle stages.

Fountain Fort Carson AJROTC turned in a steady effort against fellow top-five program Granbury MCJROTC, winning 2434.6–2420.2. The lead grew in small increments from 2.1 points through the first stage to 14.4 by the close as Fountain Fort Carson kept daylight on the scoreboard in every segment. Kelsey Dardas led Fountain Fort Carson AJROTC with 618.4, while Granbury’s Mataya Turner posted 613.6.

East Coweta MCJROTC topped Sapulpa MCJROTC, 2367.3–2349.9, in a matchup that stayed within single digits until the late stages. East Coweta led by 2.5 after the opening string and 6.0 midway before stretching the margin to 17.4 by the final stage. Matt Hutson’s 599.8 paced East Coweta MCJROTC, while Emily Nelson answered with 597.7 for Sapulpa MCJROTC.

Most Exciting Sporter Games

Palm Bay MCJROTC defeated fellow top-five program Zion Benton NJROTC, 1156.1–1145.7, in a steady, close-run contest. Palm Bay led at each stage—by 9.0 after kneeling and 8.3 after prone—before finishing with a 10.4-point margin. Misha Hamid posted a match-high 299.4 for Palm Bay MCJROTC, while Lessly Trevino led Zion Benton NJROTC with 288.7.

Mariner AJROTC closed strong to defeat Northridge MCJROTC, 1112.2–1102.8, after trailing through two positions. Northridge opened a 19.9-point edge in kneeling and remained ahead by 12.6 after prone, but Mariner surged in standing to flip the match and finish up 9.4. Elyssa Vazquez paced Mariner AJROTC at 284.2; Marcos Morales led Northridge MCJROTC with 290.0.

West Valley MCJROTC rallied past Norview NJROTC, 1130.9–1118.2, in a match that turned midway. Norview led by 5.4 after kneeling before West Valley moved in front by 5.0 during prone and extended the gap to 12.7 in standing. Kyle Sharpton anchored West Valley MCJROTC with 292.7; Loralie Buszek topped Norview NJROTC at 283.5.

Top 10 Precision Ranking

1. Everett Sportsman Junior Rifle Club (Everett, PA), 4-0
2. American Legion Post 295 (Green Springs, OH), 3-1
3. Lafayette Gun Club (Grafton, VA), 3-1
4. Fountain Fort Carson AJROTC (Fountain, CO), 4-0
5. Granbury MCJROTC (Granbury, TX), 2-2
6. Sutter Union High School (Sutter, CA), 3-1
7. Robinson Rifle Team (Burke, VA), 3-1
8. Camden County NJROTC (Kingsland, GA), 4-1
9. East Coweta MCJROTC (Newnan, GA), 3-1
10. Reading Rifle and Revolver Club (Woburn, MA), 2-2

Top 10 Sporter Ranking

1. Fontana MCJROTC (Fontana, CA), 5-0
2. Palm Bay MCJROTC (Melbourne, FL), 5-0
3. Pascagoula NJROTC (Pascagoula, MS), 4-0
4. Walton County Air Rifle (Monroe, GA), 4-0
5. Zion Benton NJROTC (Zion, IL), 3-2
6. North Brunswick AJROTC (Leland, NC), 3-1
7. Pacific MCJROTC (Pacific, MO), 3-0
8. West Valley MCJROTC (Fairbanks, AK), 3-2
9. Trigger Time 4-H Shooting Education Club (Bristow, VA), 4-1
10. Webb City AJROTC (Webb City, MO), 4-1

Looking ahead to Week 6, #1 team Everett will face #3 Lafayette Gun Club in the Precision League, and #1 Fontana MCJROTC will meet #2 Palm Bay MCJROTC in the Sporter League. Each contest carries weight as teams move into the final few games of the regular season.

Featured image is Lafayette Gun Club, from Grafton. VA.

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