The Coed Varsity Rifle Team competes at the varsity level against other high school rifle teams in Western New York and across New York State. It's the only sport where males and females compete against each other without restrictions, using competition air rifles. There are 7 Section VI rifle teams participating in 3-position air rifle and 30 Shot Offhand air rifle competitions, which involve prone (laying), off-hand (standing), and kneeling positions.
This winter sport runs from November to March, with practices and home matches being held at the indoor rifle range at Orchard Park Middle School. Practices are from 2:30-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Matches typically occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season. To attend tryouts, you'll need clear safety glasses. Once on the team you should purchase a shooting glove and foam earplugs. The school provides rifles and equipment, but you can choose to use your own if you prefer.
Tryouts/practice begins the week of November 17, 2025 at the Orchard Park Middle School rifle range from 2:30-5:30 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact;
Coach Leif Johnson at leifjohnson@opschools.org