Competitive Teams
Raiders
Raiders is by far the most physically challenging team we have. We focus on having the best team in our region. Because of this, we hold try outs to see who can meet the standards that Chief Porter has set for us. This includes the cadet being physically able to run 2 miles within at least 7 to 8 minutes, run with 35 to 45 pound backpacks, be able to do 10 and 10 hills (the cadet runs up the hill 10 times and does 10 push-ups at the top each time) within at least 5 to 6 minutes or less. Each year at least 20 people try out but only the best 10 people make the team. We also have two backup raiders, in case of an injury or inability to compete. Cadets compete in at least five competitions throughout the season. A raider competition consists of the following events: the rope bridge, a 2-3 mile run, a cross country run (which includes caring ammo cans, packs, and a "human"), a obstacle course, and a challenge which is chosen by the hosting school.
Rifle
The Rifle Team has a tough competition, but if you enjoy doing it, rifle comes easy. Our rifle team consist of 8 members. There are four top shooters and four fill ins. You have to be dedicated to be on the rifle team. We look at both how well the cadet shoots and the cadet's grades. The team leaves every Tuesday to participate for the state qualified competition. There are three positions: Prone, Knelling, and Standing. In prone, the cadet lays on their stomach and has one leg brought up to their knee. Their hand is rested on a towel. In the kneeling position, the cadet is down on one knee the other leg is rested underneath their first leg. Their arm is propped on their knee. In the standing position, the cadet's feet are shoulder width apart and their elbow is rested on the hip. They also use their chest to make their aim more stable.
Drill
Our drill team consists of six members and a commander. Cadets perform the basic facing movements and marches. The drill team members march with 1903 Daisy Springfield Replica drill rifles. These can not be shot, and weigh a little over eight pounds. A few of the performed commands include: left and right face, port arms, parade rest, and double time march. The drill team competes on the same day as the color guard.
Color Guard
The Color Guard is a team of four cadets, each with a designated purpose. The American and Georgia flags take the center of the formation with the American flag on the right side. Two riflemen guard either side of the formation, each carrying a Daisy Springfield drill rifle. We typically have two teams, an all female team and then a male-mixed team. Cadets compete several times throughout the year in hopes of getting better each time. A few of the performed commands include: eyes right, colors reverse march, present arms, and colors salute.
JLAB:
The Leadership and Academic teams compete against all other Army Leadership and Academic teams in Level I and Level II on the computer and JLAB Championship in Washington, D.C.
Raiders is by far the most physically challenging team we have. We focus on having the best team in our region. Because of this, we hold try outs to see who can meet the standards that Chief Porter has set for us. This includes the cadet being physically able to run 2 miles within at least 7 to 8 minutes, run with 35 to 45 pound backpacks, be able to do 10 and 10 hills (the cadet runs up the hill 10 times and does 10 push-ups at the top each time) within at least 5 to 6 minutes or less. Each year at least 20 people try out but only the best 10 people make the team. We also have two backup raiders, in case of an injury or inability to compete. Cadets compete in at least five competitions throughout the season. A raider competition consists of the following events: the rope bridge, a 2-3 mile run, a cross country run (which includes caring ammo cans, packs, and a "human"), a obstacle course, and a challenge which is chosen by the hosting school.
Rifle
The Rifle Team has a tough competition, but if you enjoy doing it, rifle comes easy. Our rifle team consist of 8 members. There are four top shooters and four fill ins. You have to be dedicated to be on the rifle team. We look at both how well the cadet shoots and the cadet's grades. The team leaves every Tuesday to participate for the state qualified competition. There are three positions: Prone, Knelling, and Standing. In prone, the cadet lays on their stomach and has one leg brought up to their knee. Their hand is rested on a towel. In the kneeling position, the cadet is down on one knee the other leg is rested underneath their first leg. Their arm is propped on their knee. In the standing position, the cadet's feet are shoulder width apart and their elbow is rested on the hip. They also use their chest to make their aim more stable.
Drill
Our drill team consists of six members and a commander. Cadets perform the basic facing movements and marches. The drill team members march with 1903 Daisy Springfield Replica drill rifles. These can not be shot, and weigh a little over eight pounds. A few of the performed commands include: left and right face, port arms, parade rest, and double time march. The drill team competes on the same day as the color guard.
Color Guard
The Color Guard is a team of four cadets, each with a designated purpose. The American and Georgia flags take the center of the formation with the American flag on the right side. Two riflemen guard either side of the formation, each carrying a Daisy Springfield drill rifle. We typically have two teams, an all female team and then a male-mixed team. Cadets compete several times throughout the year in hopes of getting better each time. A few of the performed commands include: eyes right, colors reverse march, present arms, and colors salute.
JLAB:
The Leadership and Academic teams compete against all other Army Leadership and Academic teams in Level I and Level II on the computer and JLAB Championship in Washington, D.C.