Athletics

Four Keydets Named CRCA Scholastic All-American

three rifle athletes standing in a row, aiming rifles at targets

VMI rifle competitors Victoria Phillips ’25, Reece Guillet ’27, Zachary Mauriello ’27, and Darian Tweedell ’27 were recognized on the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association’s 2023–24 Scholastic All-American list.—Photo courtesy VMI Athletics.

The Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association released its 2023–24 Scholastic All-American list, with Victoria Phillips ’25, Reece Guillet ’27, Zachary Mauriello ’27, and Darian Tweedell ’27 all earning the honor.

Each of the four was a key member of the VMI rifle program and posted a GPA of 3.2 or better during the academic year.

After a successful season, Phillips would go on to represent VMI as she competed in the Junior Olympic Rifle Championship back in April. Phillips finished the season strong with a personal-best aggregate of 1148 at the Southern Conference Championships.

Like Phillips, Mauriello represented VMI at the same event on the men’s side, finishing 38th in the air rifle at the prestigious event. Mauriello would also compete in the smallbore at the JORC in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Guillet debuted in October as VMI took down The Citadel and also competed in VMI’s win over Wofford and John Jay. Tweedell, meanwhile, competed in six competitions her rookie year, posting her best aggregate of 1106 at the SoCon Championship.

To view the full list, click here.

Editor’s Note: This article was first published at vmikeydets.com.