Rifle – Despite a number of key losses to graduation, Hornets expect another big season. PREVIEW

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Head coach – Tom Yard (1st season)

Last year – Regular-season and tournament champions

Key losses to graduation – Shannon Yard, Jared Zetterberg, Abraham Fink, Logan Kuder, Rowan Kratz

Key returnees – Sr. Zachary Brenner, Sr. Quinn Peck, Sr. Evan Borkowski, Jr. Ethan Brown, Jr. Chase Miller, Jr. Joseph Bonaventura, Sr. Emily Grabinski, Jr. Audrey Pawlak, Jr. Ryan Feldmann, Jr. Kathleen Rainford

Newcomers – Jr Gracie Huffer, Jr. Cole Stamberger, Soph. Logan Yost, Soph. Martin Keane, Freshmen: Allison Baer, Morgan Bowers, Chase Evans, Carson Hensinger, Victoria Huff, Joshua Lujan, Eryka Nowak, Aubrey Semler, Skyler Smith.

Teams to beat in NEPARL: Freedom, Solehi, ES South

2025-26 Schedule:

December

9 – SALISBURY – Won 494 (34x) – 479 (18x)

11 – KUTZTOWN – Won 496 (34x) – 389 (23x)

16 – @ ES South – Lost 498 (31x) – 497 (35x)

18 – @ Berwick

23 – @ Freedom

January

6 – NORTH POCONO

8 – @ ES North

13 – STROUDSBURG

15 – SOLEHI

22 – @ Liberty

27 – All-Star Tournament, ES South HS, 2 pm

29 – Team Tournament, TBA, 2 pm

February

3 – Team Semifinals, TBA

5 – Team Championship/Consolation, TBA

10 – Team Finals, Hellertown Sportsman’s Club, 1 pm

12 – Pa. State Individual Match, Hellertown Sportsman’s Club, 2 pm

Home matches – CAPS. 3:30 p.m. start unless noted, Unami Gun Club