Featured Husker of the Week: Ashley Lane

Ashley Lane is a junior on the Husker rifle squad this season. Lane holds a 570.61 career air rifle average and a 556.61 career smallbore average.

Let's get to know a little more about our featured Husker of the week.

When did you first get interested in rifle and who got you started?
"I started the summer before my sixth-grade year. A new shooting range opened in my hometown, Minnesota Shooting Sports Education, and my dad encouraged me to attend a 4-H shooting sports weeklong class, which was directed by Liz Smith."

What is your favorite rifle memory growing up?
"All the 4-H state and national matches. Along with meeting many very successful shooters at the 2005 Junior Olympics."

Favorite discipline, smallbore or air rifle?
"Both, maybe a little more air rifle."

Interests besides rifle?
"Hunting, fishing, boating, tubing."

Any superstitions or routines before shooting?
"Positive self-talk."

Favorite meal: "Shrimp, wild rice soup, tator tot hot dish, wild game, lots of ketchup!"
Favorite TV show: "NCIS, Law and Order SVU."
Favorite movie: "Miracle on Ice, October Sky, RV."
Favorite musical artist or song: "Any country and hip-hop/pop."
Favorite restaurant: "Red Lobster."
Thing I miss most about my hometown: "The lakes, people, fishing, hunting, woods."