AFJROTC competed in its first drill meet of the year at Keller Central High School, Saturday, Oct. 13. Thirty-two cadets made the trip and competed against teams from Texas and Oklahoma. They placed third out of 10 teams competing.

Cadets were led by Honor Guard Commander Zach Edington.

“Cadet Edington and the team commanders did an outstanding job preparing the cadets for this first meet,” Colonel Wayne Wilbanks said.

Team trophies were won by the Unarmed Exhibition Team under the command of senior Cadet Ethan Sims for second place. Third place trophies went to Female Color Guard under the command of Cadet Sara Simmons, Female Physical Fitness Team, Male Physical Fitness Team both under the command of cadet Zach Zarnoth.

Third place also went to the Saber Team commanded by Cadet Jake Dupes.

Individual awards went to senior, Sara Simmons for second overall female athlete, push-ups and sit-ups.

Junior April Jakaria was third overall female athlete and junior Clairizel Bernarte was third place in push-ups.

“The cadets did an amazing job,” Wilbanks said.

They will compete again this Saturday, Oct. 20 in a meet at Arlington High School.