JROTC rifle team to compete in regional competition for a chance at the nationals

White County High School would like to recognize the White County JROTC rifle team, coached by 1SG Douglas Romero, for their outstanding accomplishments this fiscal year.

The White County rifle team is a sporting event where students compete with other schools on marksmanship. The varsity team, which consists of eight students, has competed in over 15 events this school year, including the Tennessee State Championships, Feb. 27, 2025. At the State Championships, the White County Rifle team qualified for regionals and, as such, will be traveling to Anniston, Alabama, in April, where they will try to earn a berth to nationals, in June.

“This is the first time any of these students have qualified for regionals or competed in the state championships,” 1SG Romero said, adding the White County shooters are excited to qualify for the Southeastern United States Regional competition despite knowing that it will be a difficult event and will take a lot of preparation. “They had done a remarkable job, and I am so proud of what they have already accomplished.”

“This year, the students have been excited to go to different places to compete,” Morgain Boyde, one of the leaders of the marksmanship team, said. “We have come together as a team, and it shows in what we have accomplished.”

The JROTC would like to express deep gratitude to Robert Drewes who generously donated the funds to supply shooting uniforms for the team.

“It is great seeing people support our program and especially our rifle team,” 1SG Romero said. “We could not have afforded these uniforms without the help of Mr. Drewes. I would also like to thank The Expositor for all their support. Rachel Auberger has been amazing. Our rifle team continues to grow, and we could not have done this without the support of our school and, more importantly, our community.”