Three Named CRCA All-Americans

4/24/2023 1:03:00 PM | Rifle

Matias Kiuru, Paola Paravati, and John Blanton were all named CRCA All-Americans for their performances throughout the rifle season

Three members of the Murray State rifle team were named to the 2022-23 Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association All-American teams. Matias Kiuru, Paola Paravati, and John Blanton each earned the honors following yet another championship campaign from the MSU rifle program.

Kiuru was named a member of the Third Team for the CRCA aggregate All-American list to go with second team honors in smallbore and honorable mention in air rifle.

"Matias had a great year for us," Coach Alan Lollar said. "His consistency was a catalyst for the best spring in team history."

Paravati, a freshman from Rome, Italy, earned honorable mention All-American honors for smallbore in her debut campaign with the Racers. A West Point, Mississippi native, Blanton also picked up honorable mention All-American honors in smallbore.

"Paola had a solid freshman year and John has really matured as a shooter and a leader, Lollar said. I can't wait to see what is ahead."