News Summary
The Ely’s End of the Road Archers showcased remarkable talent at a national archery tournament in Utah, competing against over 2,400 archers. Ely’s 19 participants excelled in both Bullseye and 3D events, with several archers qualifying for the upcoming NASP Championship in South Carolina. Highlights included individual skills recognition, team performances, and personal bests, underscoring the community’s commitment to the sport of archery.
Ely – Ely’s End of the Road Archers showcased their talent and determination at a recent national archery tournament held in Utah, where they competed against thousands of other participants from around the country. A total of 19 archers from Ely joined more than 2,400 archers across various schools, marking a significant achievement for the local archery community.
The competition featured both 3D and Bullseye events, with Ely competing in the Bullseye tournament alongside 250 schools and 2,438 individual archers. In the 3D tournament, Ely faced off against 192 schools and 2,061 archers. This tournament is part of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) season, culminating in the Championship Tournament set to take place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from June 5 to June 7.
Qualification Success
Qualification for the Championship Tournament is based on individual scores rather than placements, with specific benchmarks for elementary, middle, and high school archers. Elementary participants need a score of 255 or higher, middle school students must score 275 or higher, and high school archers require a score of at least 280. Archers from Ely who qualified for the NASP Championship Tournament include:
- Bullseye: Hayden Weidemann and Sawyer Kannas
- 3D: Sabrah Hart and Hayden Weidemann
Team Qualifications
In addition to individual qualifications, team scores are also critical for gaining entry into the Championship Tournament. The Middle School Bullseye team was just short of the required score of 3,050, finishing with a total of 3,042. However, both the Middle School 3D team and the High School 3D team performed remarkably well. The Middle School 3D team achieved a score of 1,532, surpassing the necessary score of 1,425, while the High School 3D team scored 1,586, exceeding the qualification benchmark of 1,475.
Notable Achievements
A highlight of the tournament was Laydan Hart’s induction into the 50 Point Club after achieving two perfect scores: one at the bear target and another at the turkey target. Several other archers received Honorable Mentions for their near-qualifications, including:
- Laydan Hart (3D)
- Coco Gillson (Bullseye)
- Ryker Hart (Bullseye)
- Payson Kundinger (Bullseye)
- Abbey DeNio (Bullseye)
- Sawyer Kannas (3D)
- Ari Hart (3D)
Additionally, numerous archers celebrated personal best performances during the event, a testament to their hard work and dedication. Notable personal records were set by:
- Ari Hart (3D)
- Coco Gillson (Bullseye)
- Ryker Hart (Bullseye)
- Sawyer Kannas (Bullseye)
- Trynn Weisinger (Bullseye)
Context of the Event
The national tournament in Utah serves as a critical platform for young archers to showcase their skills while competing against peers from around the country. Participation in this tournament highlights not only the individual and team efforts of Ely’s archers but also their commitment to the sport of archery, which encourages discipline, focus, and teamwork among students, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and personal growth.
As the archers from Ely gear up for the Championship Tournament in South Carolina, their recent performances in Utah will serve as valuable experience, while their hard-earned qualifications and personal achievements spotlight the excellence within the Ely archery community.
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Additional Resources
- Ely Echo: National Archery Tournament
- Butler Eagle: State Qualifying Archery Tournament
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- Google Search: Archery
- Wikipedia: Archery
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