The University of Akron Athletics
2016-17 Akron Rifle Roster
Joshua Kovach
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Akron, Ohio
- High School:
- Walsh Jesuit HS
(2015-2016): Averaged 553 in smallbore half course 3x20 … in 60 shot air rifle, averaged 574 … recorded a career personal-best of 567 in smallbore at the Memphis Open (Sept. 26) … in 60 shot air rifle, recorded a season-high 582 against Kentucky (Oct. 10).
Prior to Akron: Was a member of the Ashland Eagles Junior Rifle team … Placed seventh at the National 3P Junior Olympics in 2013 with a score of 591 … Achieved CMP Junior Distinguished Badge 668 for three-position air rifle … won the 2014 NRA National Junior Championship in 2014 in the International Air Rifle competition … state men’s Smallbore Junior Olympic champion in 2015 … member of the 2015 smallbore and offhand national championship team … competed in the Junior Olympic Championship at the Olympic Training Center.
Personal: Son of Matt and Linda Kovach … has an older brother Matt and a younger sister, Courtney … anticipated major is engineering.
