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3 table of CONTENTS PREVIEW P3 MEET THE MINERS P5 COACHES & STAFF P9 HISTORY & RECORDS P13 Roster 3 Jennifer Armendariz 6 Atenas Bojorquez 6 Karina Hernandez 6 Amanda McMullin 6 Alix Moncada 6 Hannah Muegge 7 Areli Oros 7 Andrea Palafox 7 Korina Rodriguez 7 Andrea Vautrin 8 George Brenzovich 9 John Gnauk 10 Individual Records 13 Team Records 13 Awards & Honors 14 Quick Facts Location Founded 1914 Enrollment 22,000 Nickname Miners Colors dark Blue, Orange, Silver Accent Conference Conference USA Home Range UTEP Rifle Range President Dr. Diana Natalicio Director of Athletics Bob Stull Head Coach George Brenzovich Alma Mater King's College MEDIA RELATIONS Media Relations Fax (915) Press Box Phone (915) Primary Rufle Contact Sara West Office (915) Cell (915) svwest@miners.utep.edu UTEP Athletics Websites Media Relations Mailing Address Brumbelow Bldg., Room Glory Road UTEP AThletics mission statement The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to providing a nationally-competitive athletics program as an integral component of the educational mission of the university. Athletic programs sponsored shall be in compliance with the highest recognized standards of the institution and its athletics governing bodies. Intercollegiate Athletics will operate in harmony with the university s stated mission and be committed to the intellectual, cultural, physical and social development of student-athletes. In particular, the Intercollegiate Athletics program shall serve as an educational opportunity for student-athletes and as a focal point to bring the student body, faculty and community together. Intercollegiate Athletics will actively support diversity in participation in all athletic programs and operations. CREDITS The 2011 UTEP Rifle Factbook is a copyright publication of the UTEP Athletics Media Relations Office. Managing Editors: Sara West Editorial Assistance: Angela Olivas Layout and Design: Angela Olivas Cover Design: Angela Olivas Official UTEP Photographers: Michael Reese and Ivan Pierre Aguirre Additional Photography Provided by: Brian Kanof, Christ Chavez, Baltimore Ravens (Tom Valente), Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys (James D. Smith), Denver Broncos (Erik Lars Bakke), El Paso Herald-Post Archives, El Paso Times (Ruben Ramirez & Mark Lambie), Getty Images (Drew Hallowell, Mario Prosperino), Green Bay Packers (Jim Biever), Miami Dolphins, NCAA Photos, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets (Ashley Earle), Oakland Raiders (Tony Gonzales), Philadelphia Eagles, Ray Navarro, The Sun Bowl Association, University Communications (J.R. Hernandez, Laura Trejo), UTEP Library (Special Collections, Claudia Rivers), Washington Redskins (Ross Taylor). Copy current as of Dec. 8, Preview p3 p5 p9 p12 Quick View Preview Players Coaching Staff History & Records

4 Preview ROSTER BY STATE/ COUNTRY California (1) Amanda McMullin (La Verna) Georgia (1) Andrea Vautrin (Cusseta) México (3) Atenas Bojorquez (Los Moches, Sinaola), Alix Moncada (Victoria, Tamaulipas), Andrea Palafox (Guanajuato, Guanajuato) Texas (5) Jennifer Armendariz (El Paso), Karina Hernandez (El Paso), Hannah Muegge (Boling), Areli Oros (El Paso), Korina Rodriguez (El Paso) BY CLASS Freshmen (2) Jennifer Armendariz Sophomore (4) Karina Hernandez, Areli Oros, Korina Rodriguez, Andrea Vautrin Junior (1) Hannah Muegge Senior (3) Atenas Bojorquez, Alix Moncada, Andrea Palafox ALPHABETICAL Event Cl. Hometown (High School/Previous (School) Jennifer Armendariz AR/SB FR (Horizon High School) Atenas Bojorquez AR/SB SR Los Moches, Sinaloa, México (Del Valle High School) Karina Hernandez AR/SB SO (Jefferson High School) Amanda McMullin AR/SB FR La Verna, Calif.(Bonita High School) Alix Moncada AR/SB SR Victoria, Tamaulipas, México Hannah Muegge AR/SB JO Boling, Texas (Benjiman Franklin Terry High School) Areli Oros AR/SB SO (El Dorado High School) Andrea Palafox AR/SB SO Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico Korina Rodriguez AR/SB SO (J.M. Hanks HIgh School) Andrea Vautrin AR/SB SO Cusseta, Georgia (Chattahoochee County) MEET THE MINERS 2011 UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK 4 p3 p5 p9 p12 Quick View Preview Players Coaching Staff History & Records

5 Jennifer armendariz Air Rifle Smallbore FR (Horizon High School) Graduated from Horizon High School... participated in the 2010 Army Nationals and the All- Service Nationals... was also a member of the golf team... helped Horizon to the 2009 and 2010 golf district championship... named all-city in golf in 2009 and Jennifer Eunice Armendariz was born in on October 22, parents are Fernando and Mayela Amrendariz... has one brother, Fernando (11), and one sister, Ivonne (17)... nickname is Jenny. Atenas Bojorquez Air Rifle Smallbore SR Los Moches, Sinaloa, México (Del Valle High School) Amanda McMullin Air Rifle Smallbore FR La Verna, CA (Bonita High School) Won the 2010 NRA Women's Smallbore Championship... was a three-position California State Champion in was a team captain on the Los Angeles Rifle and Revolver Jr. Club. Amanda McMullin was born in Fitchburg, Mass. on February 25, parents are Bob McMullin and Pauline Shine... majoring in Kinesiology. Alix Moncada Air Rifle Smallbore SR Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico Hannah Muegge Air Rifle Smallbore JR Boling, Texas (Benjamin Franklin Terry High School) (Sophomore): C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll... competed in all 11 matches for the Miners... posted a career-high 579 in air rifle against Jacksonville State and again against Nevada... shot a 570 or higher seven times during the season... recorded a 560 in both air rifle and smallbore at the NCAA Qualifier... had an average in air rifle... shot a season high 569 in smallbore against Nevada... posted an average of in smallbore (Freshman): Saw action in 11 of 12 matches in both air rifle and smallbore... posted a season high 577 in air rifle against Alaska-Fairbanks/Nevada... had a season aggregate score of 565 in air rifle and a season aggregate score of 557. Competed at the 2009 USA Shooting Nationals, garnering the top prize in the Prone High A, the 3P high C and the Air Rifle High B championships... participated in the 2009 Texas 4-H State Rifle championships, placing third overall... a member of the 2008 United States International Drew Cup... named to the Who's Who Among American High School Students, a member of the National Honor Society and graduated among the top 10 percent of her class. Hannah Ileen Muegge is the daughter of Mark and Connie Muegge... born Oct. 27, 1990 in Richmond, Texas... has one brother, Samuel (17) who shoots for Jacksonville State... majoring in accounting. Andrea Palafox Air Rifle Smallbore SR Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico (Junior): C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll All-American... competed in all 11 matches for the Miners... posted a score of 591 in three matches... registered nine matches over the 580 mark... recorded the best smallbore average on the squad with registered a season-high 577 against Jacksonville State (Oct. 3) (Sophomore): One of two rifle team members to participate in all 12 matches... second best aggregate score on team with a 584 in air rifle... fired over 580 nine different times in air rifle... registered 592 against TCU... posted a season high 593 against Mississippi in air rifle... season aggregate score of 564 in smallbore (Freshman): Tabbed second team All-American in air gun by the Collegiate Coaches Rifle Association... fired over the 580 mark in air gun in nine of 12 matches - the most on the Miner squad... combined for a season aggregate score of , the second highest team total... registered a season-high mark of 589 at TCU and scored a 588 at Ole Miss. A member of the Mexican National Team... participated in six international meets including the World Cup, Pan-American Games and Central American Games... took bronze at the 2006 Cartagena de Indias as part of the Mexican team with 1653 points... fired a personal best 393 in air rifle and 572 in smallbore...attended Instituto Guanajuato UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK (Junior) : Saw action in four matches for the Miners... shot an average of in air rifle... shot a career-high 574 against Ole Miss and TCU... posted a 560 against Nevada... recorded a 566 at the NCAA Qualifier (Sophomore): Saw action in three matches... scored a season high 566 in air rifle against Nevada... recorded a 560 against Nebraska... also fired a 557 at the NCAA Qualifier (Junior): Finished seventh at the NCAA championships after shooting a in the tournament finals... recieved the 2011 NCAA Rifle Championship Elite named an All-American... C-USA Commissioner's Academic Medalist & Honor Roll... fired in all 11 contests for the Miners... led the Miners in air rifle, posting a season average of shot 590 or better in six matches, including five with a 591 mark... registered the second-best average in smallbore with fired a season-best 576 twice (vs. Nevada and at TCU). Andrea Palafox is the daughter of Marcos Palafox Alcocer and Luz Maria Lopez... born Jan. 26, 1988 in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico... has two brothers, Marco (28) and Arturo (24) Palafox... Marcos Palafox Alcocer (father) was part of the Mexican National Team and now coaches a team in (Freshman): Participated in five of 12 air rifle matches... recorded a season-best 573 vs. Alaska. Placed second at the 2007 Sport Shooter UTEP JROTC Invitational Military Skills meet... a member of the 2008 JROTC Western Region Championship precision team. Atenas Libertad Bojorquez is the daughter of Miguel Bojorquez and Alejandra del Carmen Rios... born Aug. 20, 1990 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico... has one brother Armando Alcaraz (30) and two sisters, Alejandra Alcaraz (26) and Alondra Alcaraz (22)... majoring in Kinesiology ( Sophomore): Saw action in all 12 matches... led Miners with a season aggregate score of 591 in air rifle and 573 in smallbore... registered over 580 in air gun in all 12 matches and over 590 in nine... fired a season high 596 in air rifle against Nevada (Freshman): Ended the season ranked eighth nationally after firing 586 at the NCAA Air Rifle Championships... stormed on to the scene mid-season, participating in the UTEP's final four matches... fired above the 580-mark in all contests... twice notched a season-best 587 to post a team-high air rilfe average... registered a personal-high 575 vs. Nevada. Areli Oros Air Rifle Smallbore SO (El Dorado High School) Korina Rodriguez Air Rifle Smallbore SO (J.M. Hanks High School) 2011 UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK 6 Karina Hernandez Air Rifle Smallbore SO (Jefferson High School) (Freshman): C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll... participated in two contests for the Miners... saw her first action in a triangular match against Ole Miss and TCU where she posted a 571 in air rifle... posted a season high 576 at the NCAA Qualifier... averaged a for the season in air rifle. HIGH SCHOOL: Member of JROTC for Jefferson HS... helped Silver Foxes to the 2009 state title and the 2009 American Legion Junior Air Rifle National Championship competition... aided Jefferson to 3rd-place in district competition in 2009 and second place in 2007 and PERSONAL: Karina Ramos Hernandez is the daughter of Juan and Irma Hernandez... born June 28, 1992 in... has two brothers, Juan (12) and Jaime (10) and one sister, Erika (14)... majoring in creative writing. Participtated in eight world cup games while firing air rifle and 3x20 gun... took bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games... was the Sportsman of the awarded by the her home state of Tamaulipas... winner of two gold medals and a bronze at the Centeral American Games in (Freshman): Did not participate in competition... was named to the C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. Also swam for El Dorado High School and Aqua Posse Swim club and made it to regional competition. Areli Oros is the daughter of Alberto and Carmen Oros... born April 29, 1992 in Ciudad Juarez Chihuaha, Mexico... has one brother, Carlo (15)... majoring in speech language pathology (Freshman): C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll... was the only freshman to compete in all 11 contests... shot a season high 583 at Nebraska in air rifle... posted a score of 570 or higher in 10 competitions... shot 580 or higher in two matches... had the fourth-highest air rifle average posting a 575 for the season... recorded a career-best 571 in smallbore against Ole Miss and TCU... posted a average in smallbore. Placed second at the 2009 State Junior Olympics and... a member of the Female Physical Training District Champions team... shoots a 391 out of 400 points standing, a personal best... Deca treasurer and a student council member. Korina Jannett Rodriguez is the daughter of Jorge and Luz Rodriguez... born Sept. 21, 1991 in El Paso, Texas... has one brother, Jorge (10) and two sisters, Jessica (15) and Desiree (9 days)... majoring

6 Andrea Vautrin Air Rifle Smallbore SO Cusseta, Georgia (Chattahoochee County) (Freshman): Participated in nine matches during the season... competed in both air rifle and smallbore... shot a 580 or higher in five matches... posted a career-high 588 in air rifle at the Withrow Invitational... shot a 581 at the NCAA Qualifier... recorded an average of in air rifle which was ranked third on the team... shot an average of in smallbore. Member of the Chattahoochee County JROTC riflery team that placed first among Army teams and second among all service teams at the 2010 JROTC National Air Rifle Championships... competed in the 2010 and 2009 State Championships placing fourth and second, respectively...set a new National Army JROTC record during the 2009 Montgomery Bell Classic and won finals with an overall total of 594 of 600, ranking her first in the nation...competed at the 2009 National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championships with the Fort Benning Junior Rifle Club winning the Club Team gold medal and individually placing seventh in third position air and sixth in precision... participated in the 2009 U.S. Army Junior Open, placing second overall... Georgia Sport Shooting All-State honoree...earned a Junior Distinguished Shooter Badge #329...a member of the National Honor Society. Andrea Marie Vautrin is the daughter of Gary Vautrin and Helen Aldridge... born May 23, 1991 in Fort Myers, Florida... has two brothers, Michael Aldridge and Allen Vautrin and two sisters, Collen Vautrin and Allison Stineman... majoring in Nursing. COACHING STAFF 2011 UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK 8 p3 p5 p9 p12 Quick View Preview Players Coaching Staff History & Records

7 GEORGE BRENZOVICH HEAD COACH King's College, th Season at UTEP John GNAUCK Assistant Coach UTEP, 1970 First Season at UTEP 2011 UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK 10 George Brenzovich has spearheaded the UTEP rifle program for the past 12 seasons. Under his guidance, the Miners have continued to be one of the elite programs in the country, finishing among the nation s top-15 in the last 10 years. Under the tutelage of Brenzovich, the Miners have sent a representative (six individuals) to the NCAA rifle championships in six of the last seven seasons, including a team appearance in In 2010, Alix Moncada made her second appearance at the 2011 NCAA Men's and Women's Rifle Championships, competing in the individual air rifle competition. Moncada earned the NCAA's Elite 88 award, given to the highest GPA at the championship. Moncada, alongside Josie Burzynski, were selected to participate in the 2009 championships, marking the first time more than one person qualified since the 2005 campaign. UTEP ended the 2009 season ranked ninth nationally, the highest finish since a final eighth-place ranking in In total, Brenzovich has coached 11 individuals to the NCAA Championships and 13 NRA All- Americans at UTEP. Brenzovich led the advancement of the UTEP Rifle Range. In 2007, the Miners moved away from paper targets to an electronic scoring system, giving the sport more accurate results. Before coming to UTEP, Brenzovich enjoyed an 18-year stint at Kings College. He led King s College to its first appearance as a team at nationals in 1979, marking the first time that a Division III program has reached the championships. In all, Brenzovich s teams have made three national championship appearances and won 18 conference titles. Brenzovich has had shooters go on to compete nationally and internationally, including Denise Loring who won the world championship in air rifle in Scandinavia in Prior to coaching, Brenzovich shot at King s where he was the team champion for four straight years, while leading the college to a pair of conference titles. A native of Fredricktown, Pa., Brenzovich also teaches Kinesiology classes on basic rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzle loader and marksmanship at UTEP, as well as a class on coaching principles and coaching certification under the American Sport Education Program. He is also an instructor for the concealed handgun license for the State of Texas Department of Public Safety. He is a member of NSSF USA Shooting and the National Rifle Association. A life-long member, he served as the 2005 president of the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association. Brenzovich also served as the director of the Civilian Marksmanship Program for the State of Texas. He is certified as a 4-H Shooting sports instructor, as well as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Instructor. John Gnauck is in his first year as Assistant Head Coach for the UTEP Women's Rifle team. A native of El Paso, texas he began competing in smallbore competitions at the age of 13. He graduated from the Texas Military Institute and came to UTEP where he participated ROTC for two years. He graduated from UTEP with his BBA in 1970 and received his MBA in Gnauck is a retired safety professional. p3 p5 p9 p12 Quick View Preview Players Coaching Staff History & Records

8 HISTORY & RECORDS RECORDS Individual & Team Records TOP 10 AIR RIFLE SCORES # score shooter competition location date Alix Moncada Nevada 11/22/ Alix Moncada TCU 2/6/ Andrea Palafox Nevda 10/30/ Alix Moncada Nevada Reno, Nev. 10/10/ Andrea Palafox Mississippi Oxford, Miss. 11/7/ Alix Moncada Nevada 10/3/ Jennifer Armendariz Nevada 10/29/ Andrea Palafox TCU 2/6/ Alix Moncada Nevada Reno, Nev. 10/31/ Jennifer Armendariz Nevada 10/30/11 # score shooter competition location date Andrea Palafox Nevada 10/29/ Andrea Vautrin Air Force 10/8/ Andrea Palafox TCU Fort Worth, Texas 10/1/ Andrea Vautrin TCU Fort Worth, Texas 10/1/ Alix Moncada Nevada Reno, Nev. 10/10/ Andrea Vautrin Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala. 10/22/ Alix Moncada Nevada 10/29/ Jennifer Armendariz Air Force 10/8/ Alix Moncada Nevada 10/3/ Alix Moncada Air Force 10/8/ Alix Moncada Mississippi Oxford, Miss. 11/7/09 TOP AIR RIFLE SCORES # Score Competition date Nevada & Alaska-Fairbanks 10/30/ Nevada & Alaska-Fairbanks 10/29/ Jacksonville State 10/22/ TCU 2/7/ Nevada 2/14/ NCAA Qualifier at Air Force 2/9/ Air Force 10/8/ at Nevada 10/31/ Nevada 1/24/ at Nevada 10/14-15/07 TOP 10 SMALLBORE SCORES TOP AGGREGATE SCORES # Score Competition date vs. Air Force and Alaska 1/11/ vs. Alaska and Nebraska 1/9/ at TCU 2/7/ vs. Nevada 2/14/ vs. TCU 1/25/ TCU/Missouri-Kansas City 2/3/ vs. Alaska 11/18/ at Southwestern Invitational 1/28/ at Southwestern Invitational 2/1/ vs. Alaska and Nebraska 1/10/ UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK 13 TOP SMALLBORE SCORES # Score Competition date Alaska and Air Force 1/15-17/ Air Force 10/8/ Nevada & Alaska 10/29/ Memphis Tiger Open 9/24/ NCAA Qualifer 2/12/ TCU 10/1/ Horned Frog Invitational 10/1/ Jacksonville State 10/22/ Ole Miss Invitational 9/25/ Horned Frog Invitational 10/8/04

9 RECORDS Awards & Honors name National Team CHAMPIONs year, trophy 1953 hearst National Defense Tropy 1954 hearst National Defense Tropy 1955 hearst National Defense Tropy name Soma Dutta NCAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION NRA All-Americans year, Gun 1991, Smallbore Air Rifle First Team Alix Moncada 2010 Sarah Paoletta 2001 Jennifer Oliver 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Brian Basham 1993 Soma Dutta 1991 Troy Basham 1990, 1992, 1993 CRCA All-Academic Lorena Blanco 2001 Anna Crabtree 2005 Kayra Davila 2006, 2008 Melissa Evans 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Jessie Garay 2007 Morgan Glenn 2008, 2009, 2010 Rachel Glenn 2005, 2006 Amanda Hammel 2001 Christina Hernandez 2002 Phyllis Kent 1993 Sissie Koenig 1996, 1997 Sarah Mena 2009 Alix Moncada 2010 Hannah Muegge 2010 Andrea Palafox 2010 Sarah Paoletta 2001 Alarice Tan 1995 Tina Tan 1994 Second Team Andrea Palafox 2009 Leah Wilcox 2006, 2007 Sarah Paoletta 2002 Rebecca Hamilton 1997, 1998, 1999 Soma Dutta 1990 Troy Basham 1989 Honorable Mention Andrea Palafox 2010 Christina Villa UTEP WOMEN'S RIFLE FACT BOOK 14 conference USA commissioner's honor roll Amber Criss 2009 Morgan Glenn 2009, 2010 Sara Mena 2009 Karina Hernandez 2011 Alix Moncada 2010,2011 Hannah Muegge 2010,2011 Areli Oros 2011 Andrea Palafox 2009, 2010,2011 Korina Rodriguez 2011 conference USA commissioner's Academic medalist Alix Moncada 2010,2011