The Nanooks rifle team had three student-athletes, Rachael Charles, Sára Karasová, and Elli Spencer, earn Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association All-American awards for their 2023-24 seasons. Rachael Charles earned CRCA First Team honors in all categories, leading the team and ranking sixth in the nation. Sára Karasová also achieved CRCA Aggregate Third Team All-American spot and smallbore and air rifle Second Team honors. Freshman Elijah Spencer received a CRCA Air Rifle Honorable Mention after a strong season, including firing a perfect 600 at the National Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Rachael Charles aggregate average: 1184.25, smallbore average: 587.917, air rifle average: 596.333
  • Sára Karasová aggregate average: 1182.25, smallbore average: 587.417, air rifle average: 594.833
  • Elijah Spencer aggregate average: 1175.417, smallbore average: 581.667, air rifle average: 593.75
State of Play
  • Nanooks earned the bronze trophy at the 2024 NCAA Rifle Championships.
  • They took fourth in smallbore with a score of 2337 and second in air rifle with 2382.
  • Their total aggregate score was 4719, securing a podium spot.
Bottom Line

The Nanooks rifle team celebrates three All-American awards, with impressive individual performances and a strong showing at the 2024 NCAA Rifle Championships, cementing their status as top competitors in collegiate rifle sports.