Gresham’s Rifle Club recently competed in the annual small-bore target rifle match against Cambridge University Rifle Club.

This is normally a very tight contest, often coming down to a matter of just a few points, and this year was no exception. With several of the ‘top shots’ absent from the match, it was a young Gresham’s team that took on the might of the University. Gresham’s pupils performed admirably, however, they succumbed to the stronger Cambridge team. 

Georgina B was not only the top shot for Gresham’s but was also the top shot in the entire match, with a very impressive 197 out of a possible 200. Bella B and Grace S also shot very well, but the result in the ‘A’ Team match was Gresham’s Rifle Club 1512 points, and Cambridge University Rifle Club 1533 points. Victory went to Cambridge University by 21 points.  

It was a great experience for the younger members of the team. We wish Cambridge University Small-Bore Rifle Club every success in the Varsity Match in a couple of weeks. Huge congratulations to everyone involved in the match.