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🚨 NJROTC CADETS ON FIRE! πŸ”₯

Posted Date: 10/22/25 (9:16 AM)

Pascagoula High School's NJROTC is making waves across the region and beyond! In just the past six weeks, our cadets have competed in four major events, earning top honors and showing what Panther pride is all about.

πŸ† Air Rifle Team: 1st place at Pine Forest High in Pensacola!
πŸ‘ Kyley Lusby led the way with a 531 - the highest score out of 48 competitors!
🌎 Currently ranked 3rd nationwide in an ongoing virtual match featuring 139 teams from all military branches!

πŸͺ– Drill Team: 1st place at Pearl River High School on Oct. 4!
These cadets practiced daily, even over intersession, earning their spot at the Area Championship in February with a shot at Nationals in March! πŸ’ͺ

🧠 Academic Team: Solid mid-pack finish out of 13 teams at Picayune High.
They’re working hard and aiming higher for next time! 🎯

🧭 Orienteering Team: 9th out of 34 teams at Blakely State Park, Alabama!
With just a 2-day crash course, our cadets held their own against national-level teams!

πŸ“… Upcoming meets: Nov. 1, 8, 15 & Dec. 13 – stay tuned as we close out the year strong!

πŸŽ– A HUGE thank you to everyone across PGSD who supports these students, from Transportation to Finance to PHS and PGSD admin. Together, we build champions.