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Devils Capture MAC Air Rifle Title (3/14/03)

The USP Coed Rifle Team finally concluded their season last week when the results of the delayed Mid-Atlantic Rifle Conference (MAC) Air Rifle Championship were announced. Competing in the Expert Division and firing against Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Devils captured their second consecutive air title, 1453-1442.

With a flood disrupted the Mid-Atlantic Rifle Conference (MAC)Air Rifle Championships earlier this month, the USP Rifle team along with all the other air rifle competitors, were forced to shoot their air rifle at a later date in their respective home range. The Devils did just that, prior to spring break, and despite a campus-wide power outage on March 7th, completed their task.

Leading the way for the Devils was co-captain Allison Zima (Manhein Township HS/Lancaster, PA). Zima, a senior fired cards of 94, 95, 92 and 95 for a career high 376. Freshman Glenn Raymond (Memorial HS/Manchester, NH) was right behind her, with cards of 93, 91, 95, and 94 for a total score of 373, also a career high.

Sharon Moravec (North Penn High School (PA)/Davidsonville, MD) finished her season with a score of 362 (91, 91, 92, 88) while co-captain Lee Ann Wilkinson (Norwalk HS/Norwalk, CT) concluded her career at USP with a score of 342 (85, 86, 90, 81).

For the Devils, it was their second consecutive MAC air rifle title, having captured the Sharpshooter Division title last season. "This was a great way for our two captains (Allison and Lee Ann) to conclude their career," adds Head coach Paul Klimitas. "The two of them have shown their leadership all season and an MAC title could not be a more fitting way for them to finish"

Devils Survive Flood but Lose to M.I.T. at M.A.C. Championships (3/2/03)

One for the books - that was one way to describe the events of yesterday at the M.A.C. Rifle Championships at the U.S. Naval Academy. The Championships were interrupted early in the morning by a flood in Navy's air rifle range prior to the Devils taking the line to shoot. Six hours later the Devils finally shot their smallbore relay, looking to defend their MAC Sharpshooter Division title. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had other plans though as they defeated the Devils 2150-2092 to capture the title.

High shooter for the Devils was junior Lori Nell (Absegami HS/Cologne, NJ). Nell fired cards of 94 and 93 in prone; 88 and 92 standing and 88 and 91 kneeling for a total score of 546 - a new career high!

Just behind Nell was freshman Glenn Raymond (Memorial HS/Manchester, NH). Raymond fired a pair of 92's at prone; a pair of 77's standing and cards of 86 and 93 kneeling for a total score of 517. Co-Captains Alison Zima (Manhein Township HS/Lancaster, PA) and Lee Ann Wilkinson (Norwalk HS/Norwalk, CT) were right behind Raymond with scores of 515 and 514 respectively.

Zima fired a pair of 91's prone; 83 and 76 standing and 85 and 89 kneeling. Wilkinson had cards of 93 and 96 prone; 85 and 69 stand; and 90 and 81 kneeling.

Back to the flood - The flood started when a shooter misfired into the ceiling, taking out a sprinkler along the way. The ensuing rush of water, 1500 gallons caused several thousand dollars worth and damage and forced a long delay while the range and much of the equipment inside had to be decontaminated. The end result was that air rifle was postponed and will be shot on a mutually agreeable date at various schools home ranges with the targets being sent into the statistical people.

As the Devils prepare to move to NCAA competition next season, Nell and Sharon Moravec (North Penn High School (PA)/Davidsonville, MD) will be team captains for the 2003-2004 season.

Devils Defeat Trinity in Non-League Action (2/3/03)

In a rare Sunday match, the Devils hosted Trinity College yesterday coming away victorious 2130-1656 in a smallbore showdown.

The match was a true 'suicide match', with four USP shooters going shoulder-to-shoulder against four shooters from Trinity. Starting off in the prone position, the Devils four shooters turned in a strong showing, leaving an 11 point spread between their high and low shooters. When the final shot was fired, the spread was only 15 points between the Devils high and low shooters.

Taking the day was Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT). Lee Ann shot a score of 538 (98, 97 prone; 79, 81 stand; and 90, 93 kneel). Close behind her was Glenn Raymond (Fr. PharmD., Manchester, NH) with a 535 (91, 93 prone; 88, 82 stand and 94, 87 kneel). Raymond just beat out Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA) who fired a 534 (97, 96 prone; 90, 84 stand and 85, 82 kneel). Sharon Moravec (Jr., Biology, Lansdale, PA) brought up the rear in this match with a 523 (98, 96 prone; 79, 85 stand; and 81, 84 kneel). Considering that Moravec fired a full course on Saturday for sectionals, her 523 score was not too bad!

The Devils improve to 14-4 overall in smallbore. USP will conclude their sectionals competition next weekend (2/8).

Devils Defeat Valley Forge in Return to Action(1/25/03)

The USP Coed Rifle Team returned to action with a win last Friday night defeating Valley Forge Military College in a smallbore matchup, 2123-1793.

Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT) led the way for the Devils, firing two near-perfect cards of 98 in prone, 83 and 77 standing and 89 and 91 kneeling en route to a score of 536. Lori Nell (Jr., PharmD., Cologne, NJ) was right behind her with a score of 530 (96, 91 prone; 89, 81 stand; and 85, 88 kneel).

Rounding out the Devils top four were Michael Colletti (Fr., Pharm/Tox, Massapequa, NY) and Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA). Zima shot two near- perfect cards of prone (98, 99) a pair of 90's standing and a 74 and 78 kneeling for a total score of 529. Colletti shot a personal high 528 (95, 97 prone; 84, 73 stand and 92, 87 kneel).

The Devils' win ups their smallbore record to 13-4. Next up for USP is the NRA Philadelphia Area Sectional held right here on campus at the Colonel William Shea Rifle Range.

          Devils Record Four-Team Sweep at Home (11/17/02)
          Four teams came into the Colonel William Shea Rifle Range yesterday morning to take on the USP Coed Rifle Team.  Four teams left early yesterday evening with losses as the Devils turned in their best scores of the season, 2161 in smallbore and 1455 in air rifle, improving their record 12-3 in smallbore and 7-3 in air rifle.

      John Jay College and area rival Drexel University came the closest in smallbore, with both teams scoring 2004 points to USP's 2161.  Loyola College (Md.) scored 1861 and the University of Pennsylvania scored 1733.  The Devils also scored a pair of postal wins Trinity College (2161-1971) and Massachusetts Maritime (2161-2061).

      Career-high scores were turned in by USP's Glenn Raymond (Fr., PharmD., Manchester, NH); Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA) and Michael Colletti (Fr., Pharm/Tox, Massapequa, NY). Raymond led all shooters with a score of 549 (94, 95 prone; 88, 90 standing and 92, 90 kneeling).  Zima turned in a score of 530 (94, 95 prone; 87, 84 standing and 87, 83 kneeling), placing her amongst USP's top four.  Colletti fired cards of 95, 91 prone; 61 74 standing and 79 and 85 kneeling for a total of 485.

     Joining Raymond and Zima in the top four for the Devils were Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT) and Sharon Moravec (Jr., Biology, Lansdale, PA).  Wilkinson  fired cards of 97 and 96 prone; 84 and 82 stand; and 90, and 95 kneel for a total of 544.  Moravec turned in a total score of 538 (98, 99 prone; 85, 84 stand; and a pair of 86's kneeling).

     On the air rifle side, the Devils recorded easy wins over John Jay (1455-1335) and Drexel University (1455-1202) as well as a postal win over Massachusetts Maritime (1455-1386).

     Moravec led the way for the Devils with a score of 369 (90, 91, 95 and 93).  Right behind her were Raymond and Zima.  Raymond fired cards of 92, 91, 89 and 93 for a total of 365.  Zima shots cards of 92, 91, 90, 90 for a total of 363.  Wilkinson rounded out the Devils top four with a career-high 358 (88, 90, 91, 89).  Colletti also recorded a career-high with a score of 325 (74, 88, 80, 83)

     The Devils are now 12-3 overall in smallbore competition and 7-3 in air rifle.  USP closes out the first half of the 2002-03 season next week at third-ranked and undefeated Navy. 

      Devils Back on Winning Track; Defeat Penn and John Jay (11/10/02)
          The USP coed rifle team returned to the friendly confines of their own Colonel William Shea Rifle Range yesterday, taking on MAC rivals John Jay College and the University of Pennsylvania, recording wins against both schools.

      The Devils posted a 2128-2009 win over John Jay and a 2128-1510 thrashing of the University of Pennsylvania in smallbore competition. A pair of career-high smallbore scores helped lead the Devils to their easy wins over both teams.  Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT) led all shooters with a career-high 547.  Wilkinson fired cards of 96 and 95 prone, 88 and 84 standing and 94 and 90 kneeling.  

     Just four points Wilkinson was Glenn Raymond (Fr., PharmD., Manchester, NH).  Raymond turned in cards of 96 and 99 prone, 82 and 83 standing and 91, and 92 kneeling for a career-high score of 543.

     Rounding out the Devils top four were Sharon Moravec (Jr., Biology, Lansdale, PA) and Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA).  Moravec fired cards of 97 and 94 prone, 86 and 74 stand and 89 and 86 kneel for a total score of 526.  Zima recorded cards of 95 and 97 prone, 76 and 84 stand and 75 and 85 kneel for a total score of 512.

     In air rifle, the Devils only went up against John Jay college, defeating the Bloodhounds 1430-1317.  Moravec led the Devils with a career-high score of 371 (92, 94, 93, 92).  Zima was just one point behind her with a score of 370 (92, 96, 90, and 92),

     Completing the top four scorers for USP were Raymond and Wilkinson.  Raymond fired cards of 87, 91, 91 and 87 for a total score of 356 while Wilkinson turned in cards of 85, 87,, 89 and 82 for a score of 343.

     The Devils are now 6-3 overall in smallbore competition and 4-3 overall in air rifle.  USP will take on these same two teams at home next week along with Drexel University and Loyola College (MD).

       Devils Fare Well at West Point, Despite Loss (11/3/02)
        The USP coed rifle team competed yesterday for the first time in West Point's newly remodeled state-of-the-art rifle range, taking on a pair of top ten teams, 6th ranked Texas Christian University and 4th rank Army.

      The new facility apparently did not phase the Devils as they turned in some of their best performances of the season.  However USP fell short against both teams, losing to Army 4622-4263 and TCU 4510-4263 in smallbore and were outscored in air rifle 1529-1434 (Army) and 1511-1434 (TCU).

      Shooting smallbore, Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT) recorded a career high 1,092 over the full course, with scores of 394 prone, 340 stand and 358 kneel. Sharon Moravec (Jr., Biology, Lansdale, PA) turned in three perfect prone cards and a 98 on the fourth for a 398 total prone score en route to a score of 1,069 - also a career-high.  Moravec added scores of 327 stand and 344 kneel to make up her final total.

      Rounding out the top four shooters for the Devils were Glenn Raymond (Fr., PharmD., Manchester, NH) and Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA).  Raymond fired scores of 378 prone, 346 stand and 340 kneel en route to a total score of 1,064.  Zima fired a 380 in prone, and identical 329 scores in stand and kneel for an aggregate score of 1,038.

      Lori Nell (Jr., PharmD., Cologne, NJ) was the third Devil to turn in a career-high smallbore performance.  Nell turned in scores of 371 prone, 321 stand, including a career high target of 94, and 335 kneel, totaling 1,027.

      On the air rifle side, the Devils were led by Zima's score of 365.  Moravec followed with a 364.  Rounding out the top four were Raymond with 356 and Wilkinson's 349.  Ella Ofori (Sr., Biochemistry, Philadelphia, PA) also turned in a strong performance, firing a career-high 335.  Yesterday's match also marked the first time in school history that a Devils rifle team fired Olympic Style Air Rifle (one bull at a time).  

      The Devils are now 4-3 overall in smallbore competition and 3-3 in air rifle.  The Devils will be home for the next two weekends.

       Devils upset 21st ranked Virginia Military Institute (10/27/02) 
         The USP coed rifle team was back in action yesterday as they took on nationally ranked Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in their first full course match (4 cards prone, 4 stand, 4 kneel) of the season.  

     The Devils had a long drive down to Lexington, Virginia in bad weather Friday night and had to be up at 6 a.m. to shoot the next morning but took it all in stride as they went out and defeated their hosts 4203-4135 in smallbore and 1397-1334 in air rifle. VMI was ranked 21st nationally entering the match.

     Top shooter this week for the Devils was Glenn Raymond (Fr., PharmD., Manchester, NH).  Raymond turned in scores of 375 in prone 357 standing and 346 kneeling for a total score of 1078.  Right behind him was Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT.).  Wilkinson finished just six points behind Raymond with a score of 1072 (377 prone, 324 stand and 371 kneel).

     A pair of veterans rounded out the Devils top four shooters.  Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA) scored 380 prone, 345 stand and 303 kneel to finish with a score of 1028.  Just three points behind her was Sharon Moravec (Jr., Biology, Lansdale, PA).  Moravec fired scores of 387 prone, 320 stand and 318 kneel for a total of 1025.

     Also shooting for the Devils was Lori Nell (Jr., PharmD., Cologne, NJ) and Edward Pei (Fr., Biology/Pre-Med, Valley Stream, NY).  Nell scored 359 in prone, 297 standing and 313 kneeling for a total score of 969.  Pei, in his first varsity match, shot a 372 prone (including a card of 97), 256 stand and 263 kneel for a total of 891.

     On the air rifle side, Moravec paced the Devils with a four-card score of 358.  Zima was just two points behind her, shooting 356.  Rounding out the Devils top four were Raymond and Wilkinson, shooting 345 and 338 respectively.

     Pei, in his air rifle debut, turned in a score of 273.  Teammate Katie Heaton (So., Biochemistry, Owego, NY) also shot a 273 while Brooke Foreman (Jr., Pharm/Tox, Walton, NY) shot a 300.

     The Devils also competed against the VMI Mixed Team, defeating them in smallbore 4203-3955 and in air rifle 1397-1257.  

     USP is now 4-1 overall in smallbore and 3-1 in air rifle competition.          

      Devils Fall to Duquesne...Beat John Jay (10/13/02)
         The USP Coed rifle Team returned to action yesterday taking on nationally ranked Duquesne University and John Jay College in their home opener.  The 14th-ranked Dukes proved to be a formidable opponent for the Devils, as USP fell 2255-2130 in smallbore and 1513-1436 in air rifle.  however, the Devils did earn a split on the afternoon, defeating John Jay college 2130-1852 in smallbore and 1436-1318 in air rifle.

      Leading the way for the Devils was Lee Ann Wilkinson (Sr., Microbiology, Norwalk, CT).  Wilkinson recorded a smallbore career high of 541 with cards of 97 and 94 from the prone position; 83 and 81 standing and 90 and 96 kneeling.  Just five points behind her was Sharon Moravec (Jr., Biology, Lansdale, PA).  Moravec fired cards of 98 and 96 prone; 84 and 82 standing and a pair of 88's kneeling for an aggregate total of 536.

      Glenn Raymond (Fr., PharmD., Manchester, NH) also shot well on the day recording a smallbore score of 533. (92, 97 prone; 83, 84 standing; and 89, 88 kneeling).  Rounding out the Devils top four was Allison Zima (Sr., Biology, Lancaster, PA) .  Zima fired cards of 90 and 95 prone, 84 and 81 standing and 86 and 84 kneeling for a score of 520.  Also shooting for the Devils was Lori Nell (Jr., PharmD., Cologne, NJ).  Nell turned in a score of 495 (94, 93 prone; 77, 76 standing and 77, 78 kneeling). 

      Making his debut for the Devils on Saturday was Michael Colletti (Fr., Pharm/Tox, Massapequa, NY).  Colletti shot a respectable 422 in smallbore and a 298 in air rifle (including one card of 86).

      On the air rifle side, Raymond recorded a career high of 371.  Raymond fired four consistent cards of 91, 95, 92 and 93.  Zima was right behind him with a score of 365 (92, 93, 92, 88).  Moravec and Wilkinson rounded out the top four with scores of 354 (89, 88, 90, 87) and 346 (90, 91, 88, 77) respectively.

     Making their first appearance in air rifle this season were Brooke Foreman (Jr., Pharm/Tox, Walton, NY) and Ella Ofori (Jr., Biochemistry, Philadelphia, PA).  Ofori shot a 317 while Foreman was right on her heels with a 313.  Foreman also recorded a score of 444 in smallbore. 

     The Devils are now 2-1 in smallbore competition and 1-1 in air rifle. 

   Rifle Team Posts 19th Consecutive Opening Match Win  (9/23/02)
        
     1983. That was the last time that a USP rifle squad lost their season opening match. The Devils made it 19 straight years with an opening day win on Saturday as they defeated Valley Forge Military College 1984-1551 in a non-league MAC smallbore match in Wayne, PA.