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In Ft. Knox, Kentucky in October 2025, on Saturday the 22 March 2025, Pleasanton JROTC competed in the 5th Brigade Raiders Championship (Regional) Competition, which is the Qualifier for Raider National Competition.
We would like to congratulate both the female and male teams on their winnings: the all female team placed 2nd place in the 5K run, 2nd place in rope Bridge, 1st place in physical fitness test, 2nd place in cross country rescue, 3rd place in obstacle course, and won title of 2025 5th Brigade Raider Champion Female Division – team consist of Leah Torres, Yasmeen Diop, Lillian Krause, Payton Pawkett, Graciela Balderas Cruz, Amaris Guerra, Taliah Garcia, NYA Garcia, Abigail Cantu, Mercedes Cabrera, Leira Garza, and Amaya Loza.
Male team: Placed 2nd in Rope Bridge, 2nd place in the 5K run, 3rd place overall in the 5th Brigade Raiders Championship (Regional) Competition, team consist of RION OCHOA, William Morantes, Isaiah Delgado, Roman Martinez, Jose Ramirez, Demetrius Jimenez, Ernestro Aguilas, Lane Ciomperlik, Reuben Figueroa, Dyan Flores, and Jay Reyes.



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