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WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in a postal match against the State University of New York at Plattsburgh Marksmanship Club in the month of October. A postal match is a competition in which the competitors fire separately on their home range and exchange scores. The teams faced off in three-position smallbore rifle (60 shots fired in the prone, standing, and kneeling positions) and precision air rifle (60 shots fired in the standing position). 

In the smallbore team competition, the Lakers defeated the Cardinals by 196 points, 2131 to 1935 (out of 2400). In the air rifle team competition, the Lakers prevailed 2184 to 1963 (out of 2400). The aggregate team scores were calculated by the top four individual scores on each roster. Combined, the Lakers defeated the Cardinals by 387 points.  

In the smallbore individual competition, the Lakers occupied the top two spots. The top shooter, Aliah Lloyd (Kalamazoo, Michigan), posted a score of 564 (out of 600), a personal best. Alexander Straith (Birmingham, Michigan) was the runner-up with a score of 538. Collin Fox (Grand Ledge, Michigan) finished fourth with a score of 519. Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Livonia, Michigan) shot a 510 for fifth place. The top Cardinal shooter, Peter O'Donnell (Newcomb, New York), finished third with a score of 521.

Straith led all competitors in air rifle with a score of 558 (out of 600). Coulston-Gerigk finished second with a score of 556. Fox shot a 546 for third place. Rounded out the Laker team, John Martin (Howell, Michigan) shot a 524 for fourth place. The top Cardinal shooter, O'Donnell, finished fifth with a score of 518.

The Lakers are coached by Head Coach Cameron Zwart and Assistant Coach Timothy Schmeltzer. The Cardinals are coached by Head Coach Peter Visconti.  

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The mission of the GVSU Rifle Club is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in shooting sports, with an emphasis in smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. Students with all levels of skill are able to have a safe and enjoyable time at the shooting range while interacting with other students and shooting. All equipment, including rifles and ammunition, is provided. The club meets Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. this semester at the Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club (1331 Nagel Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509). New members are welcome year-round.

Up next, the Lakers will be wrapping up the Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference October postal matches.  

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