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Hillsdale College

2025-26 Action Shooting Roster

Joseph Grohs

  • Year Senior

Biography

Major: History
Gun: Prodigy
Division: Limited Optics

2024-25:
9th in 2024 MultiGun Nationals TacOps; 11th in 2024 World Speed Shoot Limited; 10th in 2025 Alabama State USPSA Championship

Prior to Hillsdale: Joseph served for 12 years in the U.S. Army as part of the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. During that time Joseph deployed to Afghanistan 8 times in various positions to support combat operations in Afghanistan. During a combat operation on his 7th deployment, in November 2017 Joseph received a Purple Heart for a gunshot wound. After conducting extensive physical rehabilitation Joseph then deployed an eighth time as a Sniper Section Leader. During President Trump's visit to Afghanistan for Thanksgiving in 2019 Joseph's section was chosen as the sniper protection detail for the President. Joseph was awarded an Army Achievement Medal w/ C device in recognition of his team's role in ensuring the President's security. Due to his combat and other injuries from his career Joseph medically retired in March 2022.

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

  • 2023-24Sophomore

  • 2024-25Junior

  • 2025-26Senior