Sunday, March 23, 2025

Nevada’s Air Force JROTC Orienteering Team Wins 3rd Place at the Air Force Orienteering National Championship

In it’s first-ever season in Orienteering, Nevada’s Air Force JROTC Orienteering Team won 3rd Place in the nation at the Air Force Varsity Orienteering Competition at the Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in Bridgeport, Texas 21-23 March.

In addition to an overall 3rd place Air Force team finish, Freshman Brooklynn Hoag earned an Air Force overall 3rd place finish, Senior Allison Olson earned a 3rd place overall finish in all JROTC military branches and a 2nd place finish in the Air Force category, and Junior Connor Irwin earned a Top 10 finish in the nation in the Male Varsity JROTC division.
NHS’ Varsity Orienteering team consisted of Connor Irwin, Allison Olson, and Korbin Pendergrass.
NHS’ Junior Varsity Orienteering team consisted of Lucas Cardenas, Brooklynn Hoag, and Lars Buck.
Nevada’s Orienteering Team is commanded by Sophomore Lucas Cardenas and Junior Connor Irwin.
The team would like to thank their bus driver and JROTC friend Chrystal Lovell, the transportation staff led by Kirk Buck, and their administrators and school board for allowing them to compete in this competition.
One final thanks goes to Orienteer Kansas for their mentorship and advice given to the Orienteering Team, specifically Fritz, Mary, and Mr. Wee.

Courtesy Nevada High School Air Force JROTC 

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