Walhalla riflemen top the region competition

The JROTC Razorback Rifle Team from Walhalla High shot a school record 2,150 and dominated the competition at the 4th Brigade “Best of the Best” Rifle Championships. The 4th brigade takes in competition from five states; Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The top twenty teams are invited to the championships. Walhalla was led by senior Matthew Smith, the individual champion. Sophomore Chase Kuhlman shot a personal best and placed third in the field of 100. The other contributing team members were Jessica Elder, Carter Duke and Lakyn Tippett. Col. Kevin Mangan, the Walhalla coach, said the team will now see how well it can do against the best in the country.