2011-12 Finished the year with a 568.4 scoring average in smallbore after competing in seven events ... Competed in eight air rifle events, posting an average of 579.1 ... Posted a season-high 578 against Memphis in smallbore ... Air rifle season high came against Morehead State when he posted a 584.
2010-11 After transferring to UK helped solidify the UK team, averaging 581.78 in air rifle and a 571.36 in smallbore ... Totaled a season-high 587 in air rifle against Memphis ... Broke 580 in air rifle eight times in 2010-11 ... Had a season-high 577 in smallbore against Alaska-Fairbanks ... Had a 570 or better in smallbore seven times ... Totaled a 585 in air rifle in a win over Alaska-Fairbanks.
"Ed's meticulous nature is what makes him a great athlete. He leaves no stone unturned. He has set his sights on the very best and as he gains faith in his current skill set, we will begin to see the results he deserves." -- Amy Sowash
"Ed made the travel team a few times last year and that gave him the start he needed. Just like last year, Ed has been working very hard on the range. With a little more tuning he will really start to put some solid numbers together on a regular basis. He has a great work ethic and solid focus. This will carry him to the level that he is reaching for." -- Harry Mullins
Prior to UK Transfer from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pa., for coach Paul Klimitas ... Attended Maplewood High School under coach Steve Knight ... Was named MAC second team all-conference for air rifle in 2009-2010 ... Named MAC second team all conference in 2009-10 for smallbore ... Placed first in the 2009 Whistler Boy championship ... Lists smallbore total career high as 580 and air rifle career best of 585 ... Named Salutatorian of graduating class.
Personal Full name is Edward Anthony Ryznar ... Son of Theodore Ryznar and Barbra Ryznar ... Has one brother, Andy (20) ... Born June 6 in Titusville, Pa.
