Daniel Boone, Saint Thomas Academy set early pace as lead swings spice Week 2 in New Shooter League
The second week of the 2026 National Air Rifle New Shooter League brought every program into the rankings as the nationwide circuit continued its opening slate of randomly squadded matchups. The league features first-year athletes in a three-position, 30-shot format scored in decimal, with team totals taken from the top four competitors. Teams are ranked by seasonal average with bonus points for wins across a 10-week regular season, with each squad slated for eight games. Several teams posted decisive victories, while a handful of contests turned in the middle stages as the kneeling-prone-standing sequence unfolded. Next week, squadding shifts from random draws to skill-based pairings.
Daniel Boone MCJROTC held the No. 1 spot at 2-0 after a 1,043.2–899.3 decision over West Potomac AJROTC, and Saint Thomas Academy matched that record behind a 1,056.3 showing. Vista Grande MCJROTC remained unbeaten, and Perry AJROTC and Mariner AJROTC rounded out a top five that all stands at 2-0. Beyond the leaders, Zion Benton NJROTC rallied past Washburn Rural AFJROTC after trailing early, while Stony Point NJROTC flipped its match after the kneeling stage to secure its first win of the season. The week's results offered a preview of close finishes likely to come once performance-based squadding begins.
Most Exciting Games
In a momentum swing that turned after the opening series, Zion Benton NJROTC topped Washburn Rural AFJROTC, 995–959.8. Washburn Rural led by 11.8 points following kneeling, but Zion Benton edged in front by 2.9 after prone and closed it out in standing to win by 35.2.
Stony Point NJROTC defeated Chaparral NJROTC, 974.9–911.1, overturning a 10.4-point deficit after kneeling. Stony Point surged ahead by 34.0 following prone and widened the margin through standing for a decisive finish.
In a showcase involving the top-ranked team, Daniel Boone MCJROTC beat West Potomac AJROTC, 1,043.2–899.3. Daniel Boone controlled each stage, building a 52.2-point edge in kneeling, extending it to 107.0 in prone and closing at 143.9 after standing.
Marksmen Standout Performances
- Grace Carey, Saint Thomas Academy — 274.7
- Maddison Czap, Perry AJROTC — 267.7
- Esteban DeLos Santos, Riverdale AJROTC — 265.8
- Dulce Ramirez, Vista Grande MCJROTC — 260.1
- Alaina Reynolds , Mariner AJROTC — 257.8
Looking ahead, several matchups stand out as squadding shifts to skill-based pairings: Daniel Boone MCJROTC meets Perry AJROTC in a clash of 2-0 teams; Mariner AJROTC faces Denver North AJROTC in another meeting of unbeatens; and United South MCJROTC takes on South Lakes AJROTC, with both programs entering at 2-0.
Top Ten Ranking
- Daniel Boone MCJROTC (Gray, TN) — 2-0
- Saint Thomas Academy (Mendota Heights, MN) — 2-0
- Vista Grande MCJROTC (Casa Grande, AZ) — 2-0
- Perry AJROTC (Massillon, OH) — 2-0
- Mariner AJROTC (Cape Coral, FL) — 2-0
- Ramona NJROTC (Ramona, CA) — 1-1
- Walhalla AJROTC (Walhalla, SC) — 2-0
- Zion Benton NJROTC (Zion, IL) — 1-1
- Denver North AJROTC (Denver, CO) — 1-0
- Kaiser High School (Honolulu, HI) — 2-0
NoVA tops Week 2 table as Lafayette, Palmyra stay perfect and eye marquee matchup
The 2026 National Air Pistol League completed its second week with all clubs now in the rankings. The national circuit features open, junior and collegiate teams competing in 60-shot, 10-meter air pistol matches scored in integer values. Team totals are calculated from each club's top four athletes. The regular season spans 10 weeks with eight contests per team, and early weeks are squadded at random; skill-based pairings begin next week.
NoVA Sharpshooters opened at No. 1 behind a 2159–2071 decision over VMI Pistol Club. Lafayette Gun Club remained unbeaten at 2-0 after a 2130–2015 result against Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club, and Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc also moved to 2-0 with a 2096–1920 win over Hillsdale College. Cos Cob Revolver and Rifle Club held firm in the top five off a bye, while Capital Area Sportsmen's League picked up its first victory of the season. The top five currently feature NoVA, Lafayette, Palmyra, Cos Cob and Capital Area.
Most Exciting Games
In a featured junior-versus-collegiate pairing, NoVA Sharpshooters defeated VMI Pistol Club, 2159–2071. NoVA led at every 10-shot stage, expanding a nine-point edge early to an 88-point final margin. William Regala's 545-7 paced NoVA, while Katelin Patrick posted 540-9 for VMI.
Lafayette Gun Club handled Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club, 2130–2015, in a comprehensive win. Lafayette built a 21-point cushion in the first string and closed it out with a 115-point gap, led by Makenzieanne Wygans at 538-12 and Gary Bowling at 536-9.
In interconference play, Liberty University topped Seaford NJROTC, 2027–1702. Liberty controlled the match throughout, turning a 43-point start into a 325-point finish behind four scores between 497 and 525.
Marksmen Standout Performances
- Steven CSM USA(ret) Slee, Capital Area Sportsmen's League — 544-10
- Yasin Dawood, Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc — 538-7
- Albert Zaccaria, Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc — 524-7
- Ben Sattler, Liberty Mountain Gun Club — 533-6
- Abigail Montgomery, Hillsdale College — 524-7
Looking ahead as skill-based squadding begins, Lafayette Gun Club and Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc meet in a matchup of unbeaten open teams, while Cos Cob Revolver and Rifle Club faces Liberty Mountain Gun Club in another pairing of winning records. Liberty University and Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club square off with both at 1-1, and Capital Area Sportsmen's League meets VMI Pistol Club in a cross-conference contest.
Top Ten Ranking
- NoVA Sharpshooters (Centreville, VA) — 1 - 0
- Lafayette Gun Club (Grafton, VA) — 2 - 0
- Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc (Annville, PA) — 2 - 0
- Cos Cob Revolver and Rifle Club (Greenwich, CT) — 1 - 0
- Capital Area Sportsmen's League (Lansing, MI) — 1 - 1
- VMI Pistol Club (Lexington, VA) — 1 - 1
- Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) — 1 - 1
- Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club (Wyoming, MI) — 1 - 1
- Liberty Mountain Gun Club (Lynchburg, VA) — 1 - 0
- Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, MI) — 0 - 1
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