Ware Gator Rifle Team

Inspection and practice day for our Gators for State tomorrow. Let’s cheer on
Gabbie Howard
Camdyn Thornton
Autumn Buskirk
Angel Hernandez
Mason Briggs
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The final match of the regular season has concluded. The Gators hosted Savannah High in a 3x10 air rifle precision competition at the range tonight. The Gators emerged victorious with a score of 1161(68) to 698(8). It is noteworthy that Savannah was short a team member and could have forfeited, but instead demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship by committing to the match.

Top shooter of the night goes to our own Gabbie Howard who shot a 293(18) with a perfect score in prone.

Ware A team total 1161(68)
Gabbie Howard 293(18)
Camdyn Thornton 291(21) perfect score in prone
Grant Johnson 289(16) perfect score in prone
Autumn Buskirk 288(13)
Aniston Pittman 287(15) perfect score in prone
Mason Briggs 287(13)
Angel Hernandez 286(13)

Ware 4H team total 1123(50)
Greyson Christmas 287(16)
Allie Herrin 285(14)
Carson Caswell 281(13)
Aleeah Eason 270(7)
Eli Locklear 264(9)

Ware B team total 1085(37)
Nicholis Hensley 280(15)
Ben Dean 274(6)
Paisley Graham 270(9)
Chloe Loper 261(7)

Ware C team total 997(21)
Nathan Casavant 273(10)
Macey Haddock 262(4)
Eli Hickox 252(7)
Jaxon Roberts 210

Savannah High team total 698(8)
Trayvon Riddle 256(4)
Joseph Floyd 231
Jaquell Blige 211(4)

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2/9/2026: GATOR GUNS TAKE VIRTUAL VICTORY OVER GROVES
Matt Collins
February 10, 2026
The Ware County Gator Rifle Team earned a strong home victory on Monday, February 9, 2026, hosting Groves in a virtual match from the Ware County Rifle Range due to transportation issues. Despite competing remotely, both teams shot well, with the Gators rising to the occasion and securing the win.
Ware County finished with a team score of 1154 with 57 centers, while Groves posted a final score of 973. The match was fired in the 3x10 Air Rifle course of fire, and the Gators showed consistency and depth across multiple squads.

Leading the way was Ware A, which topped the field with an impressive 1154–57. Individually, Gabbie Howard turned in a standout performance, posting a 292 aggregate with 17 centers, followed closely by Angel Hernandez (289–15) and Autumn Buskirk (288–13). Solid contributions from Camdyn Thornton, Grant Johnson, and Mason Briggs rounded out the top squad.

Ware County’s depth was on full display as Ware 4-H placed second overall with a score of 1100–39, paced by Greyson Christmas, who fired an outstanding 293–17, including perfect 100s in both kneeling and prone. Ware B followed closely behind in third at 1071–24, while Ware C also gained valuable match experience in the competitive field.

Groves was led by Sean-Michael Reel, who recorded a 261 aggregate, as their team competed hard throughout the virtual contest.

Overall, it was a productive and successful night for the Ware County Gator Rifle Team, showcasing strong marksmanship and teamwork across the program.

Up next, the Gator Guns will return to action on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as they host Savannah High School beginning at 5:00 PM at the Ware County Shooting Complex.

We also honored our Senior Gabbie Howard at Senior night.

Ware County emerged victorious in a 3x10 Precision Air Rifle match against St. Vincent, with Ware County securing a score of 1163(67) and St. Vincent achieving 1117(33). The top shooter of the evening was Gabbie Howard with a score of 293(17). The team scores are as follows: Ware A team total 1163(67) with Gabbie Howard 293(17), Autumn Buskirk 291(16), Camdyn Thornton 290(18), Angel Hernandez 289(16), Grant Johnson 283(12), Mason Briggs 282(13), and Aniston Pittman 282(10). St. Vincent team total 1117(33) with Audrey Angeletti 283(8), Jessica Behnke 279(8), Hannah Cartledge 279(8), Alyicia Huber 276(9), Ashley Claxton 266(7), Sarah Alpert 250(1), and Hailey Moody-Calero 229(3). Additional Ware County teams included the 4H team with a total of 1112(38) consisting of Greyson Christmas 288(15), Carson Caswell 279(7), Aleeah Eason 279(6), Allie Eason 266(10), and Eli Locklear 256(5); the B team with a total of 1063(24) consisting of Nicholis Hensley 276(6), Ben Dean 270, Chloe Loper 266(5), and Paisley Graham 251(4); and the C team with a total of 944(14) consisting of Nathan Casavant 263(7), Macey Haddock 255(4), Eli Hickox 229(2), and Jaxon Roberts 197(1). Waycross and Ware County Georgia Happenings Ware County Gator Nation 912Sports Waycross Journal-Herald