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The Barren County Archery Team secured a remarkable 12th place out of 58 teams at the NASP Championship Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With a total score of 1667, the team showcased impressive individual performances. Dylan Black led with a score of 288, while several others achieved personal bests. The event hosted over 2,300 students and aimed to promote focus and teamwork in youth archery. The team’s accomplishments highlight their dedication and sportsmanship as they prepare for future competitions.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – The Barren County Archery Team achieved a commendable 12th place finish out of 58 teams at the NASP Championship Tournament held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The team participated in the highly competitive 3D challenge, ending the event with a total score of 1667, which matched their high score for the year.
The standout performers for Barren County included several archers who excelled individually. Dylan Black led the team with a score of 288, followed closely by Michael Pedigo with 284, and Kathrynn Dooley who scored 275. Notably, Maleigha Drury and Micah Myatt each achieved personal bests of 274, with Drury celebrating a perfect round of 50. Other high scorers included Elizabeth Hale with 272 and Avery Chapman, who also recorded a personal best at 245. J.D. Mills also marked a significant achievement with his first perfect round of 50.
In addition to the team competition, individual archers competed in the bullseye competition. Dylan Black, Kathrynn Dooley, and Gracie Jones qualified for this event. Black excelled with a score of 293, ranking 20th out of 1604 archers. Dooley achieved a score of 268, and Jones recorded 261.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) hosted this championship event, attracting over 2,300 students from various regions, including some participants traveling from Alaska. The tournament took place at the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center, where students aimed for the top score of 300 while shooting at six different 3D targets. The event showcased the talents of young archers and provided opportunities for the top competitors to win trophies and qualify for the International Championships in West Virginia later this August.
The archery team’s performance at the NASP Championship highlights not only their skill but also the individual dedication of the students involved. Barren County Archery Coordinator Brittanie Cleveland expressed pride in the team’s achievements, emphasizing their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
The NASP Championship is an annual event that rotates its host city between Myrtle Beach and Daytona, fostering a competitive environment for students in grades 4 to 12. The program aims to enhance educational performance, with archery serving as a sport that encourages focus and teamwork while engaging students in healthy competition.
As the Barren County Archery Team looks forward to future contests, their recent accomplishments serve as a reminder of their hard work and dedication. The tournament not only tested their skills but also showcased the spirit of camaraderie among the archers, representing their school and community at a national level.
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- WCLURadio: Barren County Archery Competes in Myrtle Beach
- Wikipedia: Archery
- Logan Daily: Logan Archers Compete at Myrtle Beach
- Google Search: Archery in schools
- KTAL News: Elysian Fields Archers Target National Title in Myrtle Beach
- Encyclopedia Britannica: National Archery in the Schools Program
- WPDE: NASP Fosters Inclusivity and Confidence in Youth
- Google News: National Archery in the Schools
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