Ian Foos Fires Record-Breaking Score at First CMP Regional Championships

ALBUQUERQUE, NM; CAMP PERRY, OH; ANNISTON, AL – The first ever Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Regional 3-P Championships were recently held over a two-day competition April 4-6 at Camp Perry, OH, and April 11-13 in Albuquerque, NM, and Anniston, AL. The event was created by CMP to combine talented junior shooters from JROTC programs as well as from public and private shooting clubs, 4-H groups, American Legion teams and other organizations across the country.

Ian Foos of the Ottawa County 4-H Club topped the overall precision class with a score of 1276.2-77. He also set a new individual National Record for 4-H Shooting Sports.

Many junior shooters took advantage of the match, with 921 shooters participating in the postal phase of the competition and a total of 333 competing at the Regional level.

“This was a great competition. It gave the kids a chance to compete against shooters from other backgrounds,” said Scott Henderson, coach of the Borealis Bullseyes 4-H Shooting Sports Club from Alaska, who placed 2nd in the precision class at the Albuquerque location and 7th overall. “We made a very long trip to get here, but we’re glad we came. The kids enjoyed it."

Iran Rodriquez was the overall sporter champion with her aggregate score of 1202.4-38.

Iran Rodriguez, 16, of Zion Benton High School in Zion, IL, also enjoyed the competition as she earned the title of individual sporter champion, firing a 1202.4-38 aggregate score. Rachel Mangan, 18, of Walhalla High School in Walhalla, SC, placed 2nd with her score of 1199.4-44, followed by Jonathan Gove, 16, of Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, VA, in 3rd with a score of 1193.9-33.

Topping the precision class was Ian Foos, 16, of the Ottawa County 4-H Club in Ohio with a combined score of 1276.2-77. Foos also set a new 4-H Shooting Sport individual precision record, firing a Finals score of 103.2.

Duncan Pawloski of Johnson High School fired a 1269.9-78 for a gold medal at the Albuquerque location and 3rd place overall in the precision competition.

“I can’t believe it. I’ve never broken one before,” Foos said after learning he had claimed the honor.

His father, Brian Foos, was present when Ian learned he had placed his name in the record books. He looked at his son and responded as any proud parent would.

“Wow, that’s amazing,” he said wide-eyed, with a smile. “We’re very excited for him.”

Ariana Grabowski earned a silver medal in the precision competition.

Ariana Grabowski, 17, of the Frazier-Simplex Rifle Club in Washington, PA, came up just short of Foos with an aggregate score of 1271.4-72, good for 2nd overall, followed by Duncan Pawloski, 17, of Johnson High School in San Antonio, TX, who fired a score of 1269.9-78 for 3rd place.

Jonathan Gove of Franklin County High School finished in 3rd place overall in the sporter division.

In team competition, Franklin County High School took home the gold in the sporter class division with a combined score of 4326-111. Members are Jonathan Gove, Michael Barton, Brantley Santrock and Cody Ashby. Coach Lt. Col. William Carter leads the team.

Franklin County High School claimed the overall sporter team title, firing a 4326-111.

Along with a first place CMP trophy and gold medals, Franklin County received $5,000 from Midway USA, added to their endowment, and $1,500 from CMP.

Zion Benton High School placed 2nd in the overall sporter team competition, earning a trip to Anniston in July.

Zion Benton High School came in 2nd place with a score of 4322-122, followed by Kirtland Central High School Air Rifle Marksmanship Team from Kirtland, NM.

Kirtland Central High School earned 1st place at the Albuquerque location and 3rd place overall in the sporter team competition.

Second place teams received a $3,500 endowment from Midway USA and $1,200 from CMP, while third place teams received a $2,500 endowment from Midway USA and $800 from CMP.

Frazier-Simplex won the overall precision team competition, followed by Oil City Junior Rifle Club and the Ottawa County 4-H. All of the teams fired at the Camp Perry location.

Frazier-Simplex Rifle Club led the precision team competition with a score of 4617-251. Shooters who helped achieve that score were Ariana Grabowsli, Nicolle Thiry, Nicholle Benedict and Morgan Duerr. The team is coached by CDR Thomas Benedict. Frazier-Simplex also received a first place CMP trophy and gold medals, as well as $5,000 from Midway USA for their endowment and $1,500 from CMP.

Following in 2nd place was Oil City Junior Rifle Club from Oil City, PA, with a score of 4614-245. Ottawa County 4-H came in 3rd place overall, firing an aggregate score of 4612-263.

At the end of the competition, 14 teams (consisting of 4 members and 1 alternate) and 5 individuals in each shooting class qualified for the CMP National 3P Air Rifle Championship, to be held in Anniston, AL, July 6-9.

Cody Sanchez placed 10th overall to qualify for the National competition.

Cody Sanchez, 16, of Valencia County 4-H in New Mexico finished in 3rd place at the Albuquerque location and 10th overall, earning himself a place at the National Championship. After his determination and skill paid off at Regionals, Sanchez said he’s going to commemorate his personal triumph by setting a new goal for himself that’s most likely on the minds of all who are making the trek to Alabama.

“I’m going to celebrate by taking a trip to Anniston and hopefully come home with a victory,” he said with a smile.

Teams came from as far as Alaska to compete in the Regional event. The Borealis Bullseyes placed 7th overall – good enough to earn an invitation to compete at Nationals.

Each team that qualified and attended a Regional Championship at one of the three locations was awarded a $500 endowment from Midway USA Foundation. Midway USA is a leading U.S. firearms products retailer, committed to helping sustain junior shooting programs across the country. Midway USA is the official sponsor of the CMP Postal, Regional and National Championships.

For full Regional Championship results, visit http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=9743. A list of National Qualifiers may be viewed on the CMP website at http://www.thecmp.org/3P/NatQualifiers.pdf. 

Top Five Individuals – Camp Perry

Sporter
1. Iran Rodriquez, Zion Benton HS, IL – 1202.4-38
2. Jonathan Gove, Franklin County HS, VA – 1193.9-33
3. Mitchell Csorba, Zion Benton HS, IL – 1187.4-33
4. Michael Barton, Franklin County HS, VA – 1178.6-28
5. Justine Hamilton, Zion Bention HS, IL – 1174-27

Precision
1. Ian Foos, Ottawa County 4H, OH – 1276.2-77
2. Ariana Grabowski, Frazier Simplex, PA – 1271.4-72
3. Sarah Osborn, Patriot Shooting Club, VA – 1269.8-70
4. Justin Kleinhans, Ottawa County 4H, OH – 1266-76
5. Ashley Ahrens, Oil City, PA – 1265.8-62

Top Five Teams – Camp Perry

Sporter
1. Franklin County HS, VA 1 – 4326-111
2. Zion Benton HS, IL 1 – 4322-122
3. Zion Bention HS, IL 2 – 4305-113
4. American Legion 151, NY – 4258-113
5. Franklin County HS, VA 2 – 4103-83

Precision
1. Frazier Simplex, PA 1 – 4617-251
2. Oil City Junior Rifle, PA 1 – 4614-245
3. Ottawa County 4H, OH – 4612-263
4. Mass Rifle, MA – 4592-219
5. Riverside Shooting Club, MI – 4583-220

Top Five Individuals – Anniston
 
Sporter
1. Rachel Mangan, Walhalla HS, SC – 1199.4-44
2. Ashley Durham, McMichael HS Varsity, NC – 1190.5-29
3. Christopher Compo, Pelion HS, SC – 1170.2-36
4. Felix Gampe, David Crockett HS, TN – 1167.9-25
5. Mariann Medlin, Pelion HS, SC – 1167.1-36

Precision
1. Susanna Kimbell, Georgia Competitive Shooters, GA – 1255.5-63
2. Hana Kenny, Sarasota Military Academy, FL – 1253-57
3. Alyssa Bruno, Sarasota Military Academy, FL – 1246.3-61
4. Laney Funk, Sarasota Military Academy, FL – 1241.6-64
5. Amanda Rogers, Cherokee Youth, GA – 1235.9-55

Top Five Teams – Anniston

Sporter
1. Pelion HS, SC 1 – 4272-133
2. McMichael HS Varsity, SC – 4270-109
3. Pelion HS, SC 2 – 4215-102
4. David Crockett HS, TN – 4167-96
5. Daniel Boone High School Marine Corps JROTC – 4115-101

Precision
1. Sarasota Military Academy HS, FL – 4596-231
2. Cherokee Youth GA 1 – 4519-193
3. Magic City Gun Club, AL 1 – 4491-195
4. Georgia Competitive Shooters – 4478-182
5. Stockbridge HS, GA – 4460-174

Top Five Individuals – Albuquerque

Sporter
1. Vladimir Govorkov, Kirtland HS, NM – 1192.5-44
2. Madison Abeyta, Rio Rancho HS, NM – 1183.2-32
3. Brandon Von-Ha, Piedra Vista HS, NM 1 – 1182.8-39
4. Nestor Alvarez, Carl Hayden HS, AZ – 1181.3-31
5. Justin Malouff, Kirtland HS, NM – 1172.8-30

Precision
1. Duncan Pawloski, Johnson HS, TX – 1269.9-78
2. Cathryn Papasodora, Borealis Bullseyes 4-H Club AK, 1 – 1264.3-74
3. Cody Sanchez, Valencia County 4H, NM – 1259.8-74
4. Allison Juergensen, Walla Walla HS, WA – 1253.6-65
5. Andrew Jenkins, Walla Walla HS, WA – 1252.8-64

Top Five Teams – Albuquerque

Sporter
1. Kirtland Central HS Air Rifle Marksmanship Team, NM – 4306-136
2. Carl Hayden HS, AZ – 4297-131
3. Rio Rancho HS, NM – 4293-108
4. Piedra Vista HS, NM 1 – 4287-115
5. La Cueva HS, NM 1 – 4168-99

Precision
1. Walla Walla HS, WA – 4610-250
2. Borealis Bullseyes 4-H Club, AK 1 – 4587-242
3. Eldorado HS, NM – 4576-228
4. Volcano Vista AF JROTC, NM – 4569-213
5. La Cueva HS, NM – 4558-222

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