Joshua Prince from Fort Mill High School just made history as the National Champion at the 2026 Marine Corps JROTC National Air Rifle Championships in Sandy, Utah—beating out top shooters from 270 programs nationwide and overseas with a stellar finals score of 1,123 – 47. That’s a huge win for a high school junior, earning him a spot at the All-Service Nationals next month in Camp Perry, Ohio, where he’ll face off against Army, Navy, and Air Force JROTC elites.
Local York County Highlights
- Nation Ford High School’s Carl Ransone: Nabbed 8th place in individual sporter with 1,092 – 36, a solid top-tier finish.
- Team Results (Marine Corps Overall Sporter):SchoolNational RankScoreFort Mill High20th2,175 – 64Nation Ford High21st2,151 – 62
These back-to-back finishes show York County’s JROTC programs punching above their weight. Prince’s precision under pressure—after cutting down to the top 8 in two days of competition—highlights the discipline these athletes build, much like sharpening focus in running or bowling stamina training.
Congrats to Joshua, Carl, and both teams—what an inspiring story of local excellence heading into All-Service Nationals! Are you connected to York County schools, or following JROTC events?
