JROTC cadets tackle challenge of national competition

Why: Putting their mental and physical strength and endurance to the test, members of the Hillcrest High School JROTC Raider Team will compete in the All-Service Raider National Championships. Competing against 52 other teams from throughout the country, the HHS JROTC team will participate in rigorous outdoor challenges including a rope bridge event, 5K team run, physical team test and Raider Gauntlet, which is military-style obstacle course. In its 23 year history, the HHS JROTC program has never participated in a national competition. 

 

 

Interview Opportunity:  Brendan McKiernan, LTC (Ret.), U.S. Army, Hillcrest High School

Coach Ben Dougherty was named Coach of the Year, and PHS senior Blake Delacruz received the All-City MVP award at the Quarterback Club Awards on Monday.  Learn more.

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