THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 21, 2026 Page 11 Massachusetts Rifle Association Junior Pistol Team Wins Gold and Silver at 2026 National Championships Special to The Advocate T he Massachusetts Junior Pistol Team, representing the Massachusetts Rifle Association (MRA), earned top national honors at the 2026 Progressive-Position Air Pistol (PPP) Junior National Championship, which was held from July 31–August 2 at Marksmanship USA in Columbia, Missouri. Under the leadership of Malden’s Coach Louis Matnog, the four-athlete squad captured the Gold Medal in the Mixed Team Positions event, demonstrating exceptional consistency and competitive strength. The team also secured a Silver Medal in the individual Standing Supported Position event, marking an impressive showing across multiple disciplines. Team members Aryav Ranjan, North Shore Hispanic Association to Award Scholarships at Festival Sept. 19 N Pictured with their medals are team members Aryav Ranjan, Arron Lee, Maya Lumpau and Emma Choi with Coach Louis Matnog of Malden at Marksmanship USA in Columbia, Missouri. (Courtesy photo) Arron Lee, Maya Lumpau and Emma Choi delivered standout performances throughout the competition, each contributing to the team’s success and national podium finishes. “The athletes worked extremely hard all season, and their results at the national level speak to their commitment, discipline, and teamwork,” said Coach Matnog. “We’re proud to bring these medals home to Massachusetts.” The MRA congratulates the athletes and extends appreciation to the families, volunteers and supporters who made the team’s participation possible. Triangle’s annual softball game T he Bashers, a Malden-based Special Olympics softball team, claimed victory at their annual community game, which was held at Amerige Park on Thursday, August 6. The Bashers are managed by Triangle, Inc., a local nonprofit that has supported individuals with disabilities and their families since 1971. This year’s team has more than 30 players ranging in age from 20s to 70s. The program focuses on accessibility, using adaptive devices and designated runners to ensure that participants of all abilities and ages can participate. The Bashers, who won the gold medal at the 2023 Massachusetts Special Olympics tournament, hold weekly practices throughout the spring and summer. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Triangle CEO Rachel Kaprielian and a group of coaches, family members and local supporters attended the game. Following the game, the team celebrated their win with a pizza party. Malden residents named to Simmons University Dean’s List T he following Malden residents were named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List at Simmons University in Boston: Angie Casseus, Déborah Duarte, Adriana Garza Davila, Judith Montiel, Angela Phu, Saniya Regmi, Jeslyn San, Mahum Sheikh and Jarita Yang. To qualify for Dean’s List status, unorth Shore Hispanic Association was founded in 2016 with the mission to strengthen the thriving Hispanic community on the North Shore of Boston through cultural awareness, educational activities and community involvement. Ten years later, the organization still has the same drive and is developing into a group which is very much in touch with our society´s current needs. In September, the Annual 2026 Scholarships will be awarded to deserving Hispanic recipients who are pursuing their post-secondary education. Possible applicants could be high school students who are going on to University or a Community College. Applicants may also be adult students matriculating in a program at a trade school or continuing education certificate program, or even classes to improve their English! NSHA is convinced that one way to strengthen our community is by helping fund education. NSHA celebrates important cultural, social, and economic contributions of the North Shore’s growing Hispanic community with two main events annually.In the Spring, we host our Gala for “Outstanding Hispanic Americans Making a Difference” and in the Fall, we kick off Hispanic Heritage months by bringing the community together with the Malden Hispanic Festival in Malden. The Hispanic Festival will be held this year on September 19th at City Hall Plaza, and the Scholarships will be presented at this wonderful event. Join NSHA to help promote community inclusion and multicultural understanding. NSHA is always looking for new members who are able to volunteer in the organization of our events and to bring forth ideas to enrich the lives of our diverse communities. Mayor Gary Christenson (in the suit and tie) and Triangle CEO Rachel Kaprielian (white cap, long brown hair) are pictured with Bashers members. dergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.
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