Featured Husker of the Week: Sheena Mahloch

As the Nebraska rifle team prepares for the Great American Rifle Conference Championship this weekend, Huskers.com takes a closer look at Husker sophomore Sheena Mahloch. Mahloch is coming off a career-best 583 air rifle performance at the NCAA Qualifiers in Morgantown, W. Va., last weekend.

For the season, Mahloch is averaging 576 in air rifle and 556.9 in smallbore. Off the range, Mahloch has been an excellent student in her short career at Nebraska. The criminal justice major has earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in both fall semesters, including a 4.0 GPA in 2008.

Let's get to know a little bit more about Sheena Mahloch.

When did you first get interested in rifle and who got you started?
"When I was in third grade, I took a 4-H safety class. I got my start from my dad and my cousin, Jon."

What is your favorite rifle memory growing up?
"Winning Jaycee Nationals as a team in sporter."

Favorite discipline, smallbore or air rifle?
"Air rifle."

Interests besides rifle?
"Husker football, reading."

Favorite meal?
"Meatballs and white rice."

Favorite TV show?
"Scrubs."

Favorite movie?
"Sweet Home Alabama."

Favorite musical artist?
"Tim McGraw."

Favorite restaraunt?
"Anything Italian!"

Thing I miss most about my hometown?
"Hot wings at the local bar."