Kercheval’s great shooting recognized

Champion shooter Joey Kercheval is flanked by his dad, Joel, left, and his grandfather, Dave. (Mia Boulton photo).

Joey Kercheval, a senior member of the Montezuma Braves basketball team, was recognized before a Thursday, Feb. 11 game for his accomplishments at the national level in shooting sports.

Kercheval was national champion in two divisions of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, and third in the nation in another division.

National championships:

Senior Varsity Centerfire Pistol

Senior Varsity 1911 Pistol

Third-place finish

Senior Varsity Rimfire Rifle Sight Division