Ready, Aim, State! | JCST State Recap

Last week the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Competitive Shooting Team put their skills on full display at the 2025 Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) Texas State Championships, held April 26-27 in Dripping Springs, Texas. Facing off against some of the best high school and club teams from across the state, the Rangers competed fiercely in the rimfire pistol, optics rifle, and iron rifle divisions. Through a combination of precision, speed, and disciplined teamwork, Jesuit made a strong statement, further solidifying their reputation as one of Texas’s top competitive shooting programs.

RimFire Iron Pistol: Miles Trujillo Leads the Charge

In the rimfire pistol division, Senior Miles Trujillo delivered a standout performance, leading the Jesuit squad with a strong sixth-place finish. Over four challenging stages, Trujillo clocked a remarkable total time of 43 seconds, showcasing precision and composure under pressure. His highlight came during the lightning-quick “Go Fast” stage, where he blazed through with an impressive 5.88-second run, one of the fastest individual times of the day. Close behind him was Junior Noah Nicosia, who also turned in an excellent showing. Nicosia placed 10th overall, demonstrating consistent shooting with a best stage time of 7.1 seconds and a competitive total time of 45.69 seconds. Together, Trujillo and Nicosia set the tone for Jesuit’s strong presence in the highly competitive rimfire division.

“state was a great experience with my senior brothers and i’ll always remember our second place squad finish.”

-Noah Nicosia ’26

RimFire Iron Rifle: Ryan Zito Sets the Pace

In the Iron Rifle Division, Senior Ryan Zito paced the Jesuit squad with an impressive 11th-place finish, highlighted by a blazing 7.14-second run during the fast-paced “Go Fast” stage. Juniors Noah Nicosia and Ford Carey kept the momentum going, posting strong performances to finish 23rd and 24th, respectively. Sophomores Mason Muskovich and Ford Feller rounded out the team’s efforts, battling through a competitive field to secure 30th and 31st places, respectively. Together, Jesuit’s Iron Rifle shooters showed grit and determination against a tough lineup of competitors

RimFire Optic Rifle: Miles Trujillo Does it Again

In the optics rifle event, Senior Miles Trujillo once again proved to be Jesuit’s top gun, delivering a commanding performance to secure 10th place overall in a highly competitive field. Trujillo displayed exceptional consistency and poise under pressure, breaking the 10-second mark in three out of four heats. His sharpest moment came, once again, during the “Go Fast” stage, where he ripped through the course with a blistering 6.7-second run that ranked among the fastest of the day. Senior Santiago Valles also stepped up in a major way, turning in two impressive sub-10-second heats to finish 22nd overall. Both athletes’ strong showings added valuable depth to Jesuit’s lineup and helped cement the team’s reputation for fielding skilled and composed marksmen across multiple events.

Freshmen Make Their Mark

Despite facing stiff competition at their first state-level Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) event, Jesuit’s freshmen competitors showed tremendous promise. Leading the freshman group, Eli Flores turned in a standout performance, finishing 25th overall in Iron Pistol and 39th in Iron Rifle. Eli also recorded an impressive 7.45-second run in the “Go Fast” stage for Iron Pistol, one of the team’s quickest times of the weekend. Other freshmen delivered solid efforts across all disciplines, gaining invaluable experience and laying a strong foundation for the program’s future. With their respectable performances under pressure, the freshman class demonstrated that they are ready to contribute at a high level in the seasons to come.

“Among the freshman, Eli FLores was smokin’ and as fast as some more seasoned Rangers!”

-Coach Maggard

With the SASP State Championships now complete, the Jesuit Competitive Shooting Team has officially wrapped up a successful season. Through months of disciplined practice, sharp strategic coaching, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Rangers have cemented themselves as a rising force on the competitive stage. As they look ahead to future competitions, the team remains laser-focused on sharpening their skills, pushing their limits, and building on the strong foundation set by this year’s standout performances.