Shooting Competition
U.S. Juniors Set Sights on the 2025 Drew Cup
U.S. Juniors Set Sights on the 2025 Drew Cup
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍USA
A new generation of American precision is taking shape as the 2025 United States Drew Cup Team has been named. This esteemed team comprises 14 juniors whose focus and consistency earned them one of the most coveted selections in the world of smallbore rifle shooting. The selection process was rigorous, narrowing down from a competitive field of 44 juniors who submitted qualification match scores to form the prestigious 2025 U.S. Drew Cup team. This international competition is organized by Great Britains National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA) and aims to gather the top junior shooters from across the globe. As this young talent prepares to represent the United States, the anticipation builds for what lies ahead on the range. Each nation's selected athletes will engage in a 60-shot prone match at 50 yards on ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) metric targets, using ISSF-compliant .22 rimfire rifles and equipment. Unlike traditional events, this competition is fired as a postal match, meaning that each countrys team competes on home soil and submits their scores to the NSRA. Following compilation, global standings will be determined. As shooters maintain their sharp focus on the target, their scores will be scrutinized by fans and peers alike with great interest. The Drew Cup features three Team USA's 2025 Drew Cup line-up showcases significant talent. The womens team consists of Kelsey Dardas from Colorado, Chelsea Qian from Connecticut, and Sophie Yang also from Connecticut. Reserves include Kendal Borner of Connecticut and Catherine Stann from Virginia. The mens team comprises Zachary Brenner from Pennsylvania, Phillips Gentry V from Texas, and James Tucker from New Mexico, with reserves Ryan Feldmann (Pennsylvania) and Nicholas Frieler (Michigan). And for the mixed team, Pennsylvania's Lila Gordon and New Jersey's Kai Mazzei are on standby, underscoring the geographical breadth of this promising crop of young shooters. Performance at this level is always measured through precision, and for 2025, certain names have already risen to the occasion. Zachary Brenner has garnered attention, firing the top overall and mens score, setting a robust benchmark for competitors. Meanwhile, among the women, excellence was shared between Kelsey Dardas, Kendal Borner, and Aimee Ridinger, each recording top scores. Such performances are an encouraging sign of the strength and depth within the U.S. roster, indicating that the country is not merely fielding a team but a formidable force on the world stage. Although scores remain confidential until the NSRA releases official international results, early indicators suggest that Team USA's numbers are expected to be highly competitive. Behind the scenes, the athletes achievements result from the steady support of parents, coaches, and local shooting sports programs dedicated to developing Americas junior talent pipeline. As the sport continues to evolve, these 14 shooters are well-positioned at the intersection of tradition and futurefocused and prepared to take on the world. In a rapidly changing competitive landscape, their journey reflects not just individual prowess, but the collective promise of the next generation in precision shooting.