The annual small-bore target rifle match between Gresham’s Rifle Club and Cambridge University Rifle Club took place at the start of Half Term. This is always a very tight contest, often coming down to a matter of just a few points, and this year was no exception. Gresham’s took two full teams of VIII to the match, with just a couple of top shots missing from the team sheet. There was some very good shooting by all those involved in the fixture, but it was Gresham’s that managed to secure victory on this occasion. 

Ilana B secured the top score in the match, with an impressive 196 out of a possible 200. The 1st VIII team match finished with Gresham’s scoring 1532/1600 to Cambridge University’s 1528/1600 – the narrowest of victories for Gresham’s 1st VIII.

The 2nd VIII match was not quite so close, with Gresham’s securing a slightly easier 27-point victory. The top shot for Gresham’s, and the top shot in this match, was Elisabeth P, with a hugely impressive 195 out of a possible 200. This was one of Elisabeth’s first away fixtures, and she shot superbly well. 

The Gresham’s 2nd VIII scored 1504/1600 to Cambridge University’s 1477/1600. We thank Cambridge University Small-Bore Rifle Club for a very enjoyable fixture, and we wish them every success in the Varsity Match in a couple of weeks’ time.