Massachusetts Junior Pistol Team

09/05/2026

Team building activities!

08/31/2026

We are proud of our alumna Riya Salian!

Riya Salian likes to be precise.

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Ammar Bagasra on his outstanding achievements! Your dedication and commitment to the sport truly set you apart. Your hard work serves as an inspiration to many aspiring athletes. Keep pushing the boundaries and striving for excellence!

"Ammar emphasizes the key attributes essential for success in a precision sport like pistol shooting."

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

Had an amazing day at our team meeting, filled with fantastic energy and unforgettable moments! 🎉 We kicked things off with a fun shoot featuring balloon bursts and a candy crush, followed by some thrilling air rifle shooting. 🏹✨

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made it such a great experience!

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Massachusetts Rifle Association Junior Pistol Team Wins Gold and Silver at 2026 National Championships

Special to The Advocate

The Massachusetts Junior Pistol Team, representing the Massachusetts Rifle Association (MRA), earned top national honors at the 2026 Progressive-Position Air Pistol (PPP) Junior National Championship, which was held from July 31–August 2 at Marksmanship USA in Columbia, Missouri. Under the leadership of Malden’s Coach Louis Matnog, the four athlete squad captured the Gold Medal in the Mixed Team Positions event, demonstrating exceptional consistency and competitive strength. The team also secured a Silver Medal in the individual Standing Supported Position event, marking an impressive showing across multiple disciplines.
Team members Aryav Ranjan, Arron Lee, Maya Lumpau and Emma Choi delivered standout performances throughout the competition, each contributing to the team’s success and national podium finishes. “The athletes worked extremely hard all season, and their results at the national level speak to their commitment, discipline, and teamwork,” said Coach Matnog. “We’re proud to bring these medals home to Massachusetts.”
The MRA congratulates the athletes and extends appreciation to the families, volunteers and supporters who made the team’s participation possible.

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Pictured with their medals are team members Aryav Ranjan, Arron Lee, Maya Lumpau and Emma Choi with Coach Louis Matnog of Malden at Marksmanship USA in Columbia, Missouri. (Courtesy photo)

08/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Max Slater!🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Max has been accepted at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada! 🇨🇦

Max will be diving into an exciting first year studying Economics, History, Chemistry, and Biology. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication!

Way to go, Max! 🎓✨

08/16/2026

🔥 Mixed Air Pistol Practice Match!🔥juniors and adults!

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