Rifle team closed out regular season with loss to Nevada-Reno


    Feb. 25, 2007

    Air Force Academy rifle team closed out the 2006-07 season at a match against the University of Nevada at Reno this weekend. The Falcons lost the aggregate match to Reno by one point (4527-4528). However, the Falcons won the air rifle portion 2296-2249. In smallbore, the Falcons lost 2231-2279.

    This was the final collegiate match for senior Jess Palomba, who was the high scorer for the Air Force with 1140 X 1200. This match marks the eighth time in 12 matches that she was the leading shooter for the Falcons. She was also the high scorer for all shooters from both schools at this match.

    "Air Force will go into the off-season with high hopes for next year. Coming off this rebuilding season, the Falcons will have a new head coach, upgraded equipment and facilities, and eight recruits," said Lt Col Bill Roy.


    Air Force vs. Reno Results (Feb 24, 2007):

    SMALL BORE:

    AIR FORCE Nevada

    Jess Palomba 562 X 600 Morrill 571 X 600

    Chelsea Welsh 565 Hickey 571

    Daniel Cannard 555 Lemenager 568

    Brian Jarrell 549 Horn 569

    TOTAL: 2231 TOTAL: 2279


    AIR RIFLE
    Palomba 578 Eisenhour 572

    Welsh 573 McGinley 566

    Raines 570 Johnson 553

    Cannard 575 Noel 558

    TOTAL: 2296 TOTAL: 2249

    GRAND TOTAL: 4527 4528

     

     

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