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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Ole Miss Rifle Ready to Take Aim
9/30/2015 | Rifle
OXFORD, Miss. - The Ole Miss rifle team, ranked No. 15 in the nation in the preseason Collegiate Rifles Coaches Association (CRCA) poll, begins the season this week with the Tiger Invitational and the Ole Miss Invitational. The 2015 team is stacked with a good mix of experienced shooters and solid newcomers.
The Rebels will head north on I-55 Thursday to compete in the Tiger Invitational hosted by Memphis and then shoot in their home opener, the Ole Miss Invitational, Saturday at the Patricia C. Lamar National Guard Readiness Center. Saturday's action will begin at 8 a.m., but will be going on all day. Below is a schedule of when Ole Miss will be on the line.
Saturday Oct. 3
8 AM Smallbore and 10 AM Air Rifle
Alison Weisz
Jessica Haig
Harley Gardner
Randi Loudin
Allison Villa
Sarah Sroka
12:30 PM Smallbore and 3 PM Air Rifle
Samantha Sandifer
Michaela Musselman
Maranda Nelson
Sarah Emery
Meredith Moffett
Kristyn Trump
Marina Noble
Promotions
Admission is free and fans will get 20 Rebel Rewards points plus Rifle posters.
Notable Returnees
The team will be led this year by junior Alison Weisz (Belgrade, Montana). In 2014 Weisz qualified for the NCAA Championships in air rifle and last year she made it in smallbore. Weisz led the team with a season average of 572.8 in smallbore and set the school record in smallbore with a 589. Another player to look out for is sophomore Jessica Haig (Constableville, New York). Haig led the Rebels in air rifle as a freshman, with a 585.7 average. Additionally, she posted a season-best 591 vs. Navy last year.
Notable Newcomers
The Rebels welcomed several newcomers to the team this year, including freshman Harley Gardner (Bellville, Texas). Although she may be new to the team, she is someone the coaches expect to contribute. Prior to Ole Miss, Gardner took first place in 3-position smallbore and 4-position smallbore at the NRA Sectional Championships in 2014. Gardner also got first place in standing air rifle at the NRA Sectional Championships and first place at the Texas Junior Olympic Qualifier.
Talking with Head Coach Valerie Boothe
"We are excited to start the season. The team has been working hard in the short time since classes started. They are ready to put forth their best effort."
Sharpshooters Challenge
The Grape, the Eraser, and the Queen: Ole Miss Rifle presents the 2015 Sharpshooters Challenge!
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