Pascagoula NJROTC

Showdown awaits as Fontana, Palm Bay stay perfect while rallies punctuate Week 5 in National Sporter Air Rifle League

The 2025 National Sporter Air Rifle League crossed the midpoint of its eight-week regular season with a full slate of three-position matches. Week 5 featured several ranked matchups and a pair of late swings that tightened the race across the Champions and Distinguished divisions.

The top tier held firm. 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.

Top Ten 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

Most Exciting 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.

Marksmen Standout Performances

• Angel Posada, Fontana MCJROTC — 296.4; led the way in a 1165.8–1121.7 result against Stony Point NJROTC.
• Morgan Abercrombie, Walton County Air Rifle — 293.5; paced a 1124.2–1099 win over Summerlin Academy AJROTC.
• Elizabeth Gunn, Mountain View MCJROTC — 291.3; set the tone in an 1116.9–1085.1 victory against Bradley Central AJROTC.
• Rebecca Ahrens, Trigger Time 4-H Shooting Education Club — 289.2; guided a 1130–1055.6 decision over Pace NJROTC.
• Emery Ayala, Sickles AFJROTC — 291.2; led Sickles in a 1112.6–1065.7 win against Union Pines NJROTC.

Looking ahead, Week 6 features several notable pairings from the upcoming slate: No. 1 Fontana MCJROTC meets No. 2 Palm Bay MCJROTC in a matchup of 5-0 programs; Pascagoula NJROTC draws Zion Benton NJROTC; Walton County Air Rifle faces undefeated Pacific MCJROTC; and Webb City AJROTC is set to take on North Brunswick AJROTC. Each contest carries weight as teams enter the stretch run of the regular season.

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