Authored by: SFC (R) James Schneider
Photos by: SFC (R) James Schneider
On Saturday, April 13th, The Sam Rayburn High School Army JROTC Raider Team from Pasadena, Texas, traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in Fifth Brigade’s Inaugural JROTC Raider Championships held at The Camp Henson Training Facility. This austere event began with a 5 K Cross Country Run for all teams and included extreme physical activities such as an Obstacle Course, Cross Country Litter Carry, One Rope Bridge, and Physical Team Test.
The Texan Battalion’s Male Team placed first and was the only team to win a trophy in every event. The Female Team finished in a close second place and won a trophy in 4 of the 5 events. With these placements, both male and female teams are now eligible to represent Fifth Brigade at the All-Army National Raider Championships at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, next October.
Individual Event Placement: Males/Females
5K Cross Country Run 2nd 3rd
1 Rope Bridge 2nd 4th
Physical Team Test 1st 2nd
Obstacle Course 2nd 3rd
Cross Country Rescue 1st 2nd
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