The Mountain Home Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) won its second consecutive match in the 2026 National Precision Air Rifle League, defeating Sandia Air Force JROTC 2192.8 to 2131.3 during Week 4 of the competition. The victory, confirmed after a clerical adjustment, improved Mountain Home's season record to 2-1, marking the midpoint of the league schedule.
Under the leadership of coach Jason Williams, the Mountain Home NJROTC competes in the JROTC Conference’s Distinguished Division. Karhys Herbert led the team with a score of 571.9, followed by teammates Aspen Douglas, Aaron Hale, and Aldyn Buterbaugh, who completed the scoring lineup.
In accordance with league rules, each competitor shoots 60 standing air rifle shots, with the top four individual scores contributing to the team’s total. Mountain Home held an advantage over Sandia in all four individual matchups, showcasing a strong team performance.
The most significant margin came from the fourth scoring position, with Buterbaugh’s 535.0 score surpassing Sandia’s competitor, Mills, who finished with 510.1 points—a 24.9-point difference.
With momentum from this win, Mountain Home looks to sustain its winning streak as the league continues in the coming weeks.