Lumberton, St. Pauls JROTC air rifle teams qualify for prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ competition

Lumberton High School JROTC Instructor Col. Mondrey McLaurin stands recently with Lumberton High School JROTC cadets. The cadets on the JROTC Riflery Team and St. Pauls High School JROTC cadets will travel to compete in the Best of the Best Air Rifle Competition in Hickory. Photo courtesy of PSRC

ROBESON COUNTY — The Public Schools of Robeson County has announced that both the Lumberton Senior High School and St. Pauls High School JROTC Air Rifle Teams have earned spots among the top-22 schools across five states to compete in the 2025 Best of the Best Air Rifle Competition in Hickory.

Selected from a highly competitive field of more than 80 teams, this qualification represents an outstanding achievement for these cadets — highlighting their discipline, precision, and commitment to excellence.

The teams will travel to Hickory for an overnight competition trip, departing Dec. 3 and returning Dec. 4…

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