Mountain Home NJROTC wins air rifle season opener

Dominant victory over Nevada AFJROTC in Week 1 competition

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

Mountain Home NJROTC opened the 2026 National Air Rifle New Shooter League season with a decisive win, defeating Nevada AFJROTC of Nevada, Missouri, by a score of 965.8 to 581.3 in Week 1 competition. Mountain Home, coached by Jason Williams, was led by top shooter Aldyn Buterbaugh with a score of 258.0.

Why it matters

With just eight matches on the schedule, each victory could be critical in the league standings. This early win puts Mountain Home NJROTC in a strong position to contend for the league title.

The details

Mountain Home NJROTC was led by Aldyn Buterbaugh's score of 258.0, with additional scoring from Kalem Warford, Bryan Williams and Kayla Brown. Nevada AFJROTC, coached by Bryan Eckart, was led by Zaydon Lower with a score of 165.7. All teams in the league feature first-year competitors, making this an important early test for the young squads.

  • The 2026 National Air Rifle New Shooter League season opened on February 10, 2026.

The players

Mountain Home NJROTC

A high school NJROTC air rifle team that won its season opener against Nevada AFJROTC.

Nevada AFJROTC

A high school AFJROTC air rifle team that lost to Mountain Home NJROTC in Week 1 competition.

Jason Williams

The coach of the Mountain Home NJROTC air rifle team.

Aldyn Buterbaugh

The top shooter for Mountain Home NJROTC, scoring 258.0 in the season opener.

Bryan Eckart

The coach of the Nevada AFJROTC air rifle team.

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What’s next

Mountain Home NJROTC will face Slidell NJROTC in Week 2 competition.

The takeaway

This early win puts Mountain Home NJROTC in a strong position to contend for the league title in the 2026 National Air Rifle New Shooter League season.