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(Nov. 26, 2010) The Intercollegiate Rifle team at North Georgia College & State University wrapped up its fall season by taking second place in a tournament earlier this month in Spartanburg, S.C.

Matt Parsons, second from left, competes in the Southeastern Air Rifle Conference tournament held Nov. 14 in Spartanburg, S.C. Parsons is a member of North Georgia's Intercollegiate Rifle team.

The Southeastern Air Rifle Conference tournament was held Nov. 13 at Wofford College. North Carolina State University, an NCAA Division I team, took first place in the team competition. North Georgia finished ahead of conference rivals Clemson University, Wofford College and Georgia Military College.

All North Georgia team members placed in the top 20 in individual competition.  Tori Kostecki, team captain and coach, and Cadet Matt Parsons both finished sixth. Cadet Breanna Kasl finished 10th and Becca Bryan and Marcus Paul both finished 16th.

Kostecki praised the improvements made by new team members Bryan and Paul.

"Becca started her rifle career at North Georgia as a walk-on. She has progressed very well and continues to be a strong contributor to the team both as an athlete and as a leader," Kostecki said. "New walk-on Marcus Paul is progressing rapidly and posted a personal best to finish 16th overall." 

Competition resumes in January with the second half of the Southeastern Air Rifle Conference schedule, intercollegiate sectionals, and qualifiers for the university club teams' national championships.