Army rifle head coach Leighton Dempster has unveiled the 2026-27 match schedule for the Black Knights, embarking on her fifth season leading the team in the Great America Rifle Conference (GARC). The previous season saw Army achieve a program-record aggregate score of 4714, finishing fourth at the GARC Championships. Key contributors included sophomore Addison Antwiler, who won the individual aggregate title, and senior Chris Jennings, who topped the team with a 595 in air rifle. The Black Knights will kick off the new season at home against West Virginia on Oct. 3, featuring several notable matches including the President's Trophy Match against service academy rivals. The spring season will be packed with conference action and culminates in the NCAA Championships in March.

By the Numbers
  • Program-record aggregate score of 4714 at the 2025-26 GARC Championships.
  • Antwiler achieved an individual aggregate score of 1176 during the NCAA Qualifier.
State of Play
  • Army opens the season with a home match against West Virginia on October 3.
  • The team will host the President's Trophy Match on November 8.
  • Senior Day is scheduled for February 13 against Memphis and Coast Guard.
What's Next

Following the home opener, the Black Knights will travel to Texas for matches against TCU, with the NCAA Qualifier set for February 20. The focus will shift to conference competition leading up to the GARC Championships at West Virginia from February 27-28.

Bottom Line

Army rifle aims to build on last season's achievements with a competitive schedule, striving for success in both conference and national competitions that highlights emerging talent and team camaraderie.