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WYOMING, MI – The Grand Valley State University Rifle Club participated in two Orion Scoring System Monthly Virtual Matches in October. Orion's Monthly Virtual Matches are a fun way for users to compare scores with other teams and shooters from across the country. The air rifle competition consisted of 60 shots fired from the standing position at 10 meters. The smallbore competition consisted of 60 shots fired in prone, standing, and kneeling position at 50 feet.
Leading the way in the air rifle event was junior Aliah Lloyd (Kalamazoo, Michigan). She posted a score of 591.3 (out of 654), good for second place overall. Lloyd was joined by senior Alexander Straith (Birmingham, Michigan), and junior Cassie Coulston-Gerigk (Livonia, Michigan), in posting a team score of 1759.6, good for first place overall. Straith finished fourth with a score of 588.8 and Coulston-Gerigk posted a score of 579.5 good for fifth place.
Full Air Rifle Results
In smallbore, Lloyd led the Lakers with a score of 542 (out of 600). The score was good for first place. Straith finished second, with a score of 534. Collin Fox (Grand Ledge, Michigan) posted a score of 533, finishing third. Together, they finished first place as a team with 1609 (out of 1800).
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, Laker shooters will be shooting in the Snow Country English Match Series postal match on November 5th.
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