Mountain Home NJROTC falls in national air rifle league match

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The Mountain Home NJROTC team dropped a Week 4 matchup in the National Air Rifle New Shooter League, falling to Selma MCJROTC of California by a score of 967.7 to 941.9. The loss moves Mountain Home to 2-2 on the season and places the team 22nd in the national standings as the 10-week season nears its midpoint.

Why it matters

The National Air Rifle New Shooter League is a prestigious competition that features first-year shooters from JROTC programs across the country. Mountain Home's loss to Selma MCJROTC highlights the competitive nature of the league and the challenges faced by new teams looking to establish themselves on the national stage.

The details

Selma MCJROTC built its advantage throughout the match, leading after each stage - kneeling, prone, and standing - to secure its first victory of the season. Aldyn Buterbaugh turned in Mountain Home's top individual performance with a score of 259.4, while Bryan Williams, Kalem Warford, and Jaden Major also contributed to the team total.

• The match took place on February 24, 2026 as part of Week 4 of the 10-week National Air Rifle New Shooter League season.

What’s next

Mountain Home NJROTC will look to bounce back next week when the team faces South Lakes AJROTC, which also holds a 2-2 record.