CPT Christopher Abalo Wins Smallbore Prone Championship
Report based on story by Kyle Jillson for the NRA Blog
CPT Christopher Abalo of the USAMU won the NRA Smallbore Rifle Prone Championship at Camp Perry, claiming the prestigious Critchfield Trophy with a score of 4792-352X. Reya Kempley came in second, just two points back (4790-363X). Rounding out the top three was Michael Anti who shot 4787-350X
The “third time was a charm” for Abalo, who secured the title in his third appearance at the Camp Perry smallbore prone event. He was close to the top in the past two years. In 2010 Abalo finished second behind teammate SSG Shane Barnhardt, while in 2011 Abalo took third, behind teammate SSG Michael McPhail and Mark Delcotto. “It feels great,” Abalo said of his first win. “After coming in second and third the last two years, it feels great to be at the top of the podium this time.”
CPT Abalo shown during “Any Sights” stage of Smallbore Prone Event.
Comprised of a Metallic Sight Championship and Any Sight Championship, the Prone Championship saw improved weather from the previous week’s Position Championships. Conditions stayed dry for the most part, but the wind coming off Lake Erie was still a force to contend with and often made life difficult for the almost 300 shooters taking part in the matches.
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It’s a genuine joy to see CHris win the prone title. I’ve known his parents Eddie and Patty for many years and always enjoy their company. In Chris, they raised a great young man, a West Point graduate with a true devotion to service and all of the personal characteristics we admire. Chris is everything a National Champion should be and a great ambassador for our sport. Here’s hoping for as many repeat visits to the podium as his career path allows.