Tuesday, June 28, 2016

S3DA Holds National Championship in Illinois

Louisville, KY - Date: June 17-19 Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) held their 3rd National 3-D Championship at Mermet Lake State Conservation Area in Metropolis, IL. A total of 407 shooters from 13 states took part in the competition. Due to the growth of the S3DA National 3-D Championship, this year's tournament was the first stand-alone National Championship for the organization.

It was previously held in conjunction with the London, Kentucky ASA Pro/Am event. The S3DA National Championship was a great time for S3DA students, coaches and their families. The shoot downs in all age divisions, as well as all shooting classes, were a huge success.

"What an inspiring weekend," said Lincoln Tapp, Host of the Young Wild television show on the Outdoor Channel. "The S3DA Nationals was such an awesome event, and one that will definitely be on my schedule every year. Proud to be a part of what this organization is doing and where they are going!"

"I am always amazed at the unbelievable sportsmanship demonstrated by all the archers regardless of their skill level," says Kyle McKune, Coach for Moore Traditional school in Louisville Kentucky. "I have been around all types of sports and no other sport can hold a candle to the sportsmanship demonstrated in archery."

"S3DA is a top notch organization and they ran a top notch event this past weekend," added Cody Kirby, Head Archery Coach for Union College. "As a college coach it was great to see the level of competition continuing to improve. These kids have a great competitive fire that was exciting to watch. I look forward to recruiting from this talent pool going forward."

"It was great to see the tremendous energy and fun that the kids were having while participating," added Mike Tyrell, President of the Archery Shooters Association. "ASA is proud to play a small part in the growth of S3DA which is having a tremendous impact on youth and their families through archery. We look forward to seeing its continued growth."

Results:

Elementary Traditional:

Female Male

1. Aubrianna Putman, Illinois 3D Xtreme, IL 292 1. Cooper Nelson,

2. Shelby Jordan, West Carter Archery, KY 188 2. Lucas Wheatley, St. James School, KY 378

3. Gavin McMinn, Team ACUSA, IN 374

Elementary Fixed Pins:

Female Male

1. Taylor Cleavenger, Attica Ramblers, IN. 427, 8-12's 1. Tyce Beehn, Southern Oaks, KY. 462, 18-12's

2. Keely Thompson, TGCA Gryphon, NC. 416, 7-12's 2. Matthew Morehead, PCA Thunderbirds, NC. 453, 15-12's

3. Georgia Kinsey, Covenant Ranch, TN. 412, 8-12's 3. Tanner Willis, Central KY Nock Busters, KY. 452, 15-12's

Elementary Open:

Female Male

1. Kaydence Stevens, Timberwolf Archery, IN. 430, 7-12's 1. Chase Morris, JC Nock High, KY. 454, 18-12's

2. Rebekah Winfree, Noble Fellowship Archery, GA. 392, 5-12's 2. Dayne Bennett, Superior Outdoor, LA. 434 14-12's

3. Ella Thomas, Noble Fellowship Archery, GA. 371, 3-12's 3. Briar Wirtz, Sabish Archery, WI. 426, 8-12's

Middle School Traditional:

Female Male

1. Chloe Ungetheim, Blackhawk Archery, IN. 321, 4-12's 1. William Ashley, Central Illinois 3D Xtreme, IL. 724, 8-12's

2. Kayleen Tarter, Central Illinois 3D Xtreme, IL. 318, 1-12 2. Nate Jarboe, St. James School, KY. 683, 1-12

3. Gracie Kaufman, Team ACUSA, IN. 312, 2-12's 3. Brandon Scroggins, Noble Fellowship Archery, GA. 679, 1-12

Middle School Fixed Pins:

Female Male

1. Payton Goforth, PCA Thunderbirds, NC. 431, 8-12 1. Landon Standish, PCA Thunderbirds, NC. 452, 11-12's

2. Olivia Hay, Shoot em' Straight, AL. 425, 8-12's 2. Jacob Weldon, Shoot'em Straight Archery, AL. 450, 13-12's

3. Kynsley Redmon, Daviess County, KY. 421, 12-12's 3. Jacob Newby, Anderson Archery, KY. 448, 13-12's

Middle School Open:

Female

1. Destiny Bennett, Superior Outdoor, LA. 439. 10-12's

2. Leah Seaton, Team ACUSA, IN. 411, 5-12's

3. Delaynie Childers, Wiregrass Bulleyes & Broadheads, AL. 402, 3-12's

Male

1. Tanner Barker, Green River Archery, KY. 467, 15-12's

2. Tanner Johnson, Rock'n Shots, MO. 459, 11-12's

3. Dawson Long, Bust'n Nocks, AL. 446, 9-12's

High School Traditional:

Female Male

1. Danielle Underwood, West Carter Archery, KY. 299, 4-12's 1. Kody Kline, West Carter Archery, KY. 358, 2-12's

2. Emma Lamb, Daviess County High School, KY. 262, 1-12 2. Tristan Kitchen, West Carter Archery, KY. 342, 3-12's

3. Trent Nichols, Covenant Ranch, TN. 335, 5-12's

High School Fixed Pins:

Female Male

1. Chelsea McGowan, Adventures Archery, FL. 461, 11-12's 1. Kent Wethington, Apollo High School, KY. 488, 22-12's

2. Bailee Jones, Daviess County High School, KY. 454, 9-12's 2. Lucas Gillespie, Daviess County High School, KY. 482, 18-12's

3. Katie Hemmann, Boyd County High School, KY. 451, 11-12's 3. Cody Adkins, Daviess County High School, KY. 467, 18-12's

High School Open:

Female Male

1. Alex Mountcastle, Attica Ramblers, IN. 468, 12-12's 1. Jase Boil, Appalachian Archery, KY. 498, 24-12's

2. Briley Davis, Superior Outdoor Innovations, LA. 442, 8-12's 2. Brady Hempen, Trigg County Archery, 483, 21-12's

3. Ashley Greenwood, Attica Ramblers, IN. 417, 6-12's 3. Bradford Sauls, Southern Illinois Archery Club, IL. 469, 14-12's

Started in December 2012 by the Scholastic Archery Association, S3DA has grown exponentially as a next step program to follow introductory programs offered as part of 4-H or the National Archery in Schools Program. S3DA addresses the need for a program to bridge beginning target archery experience and more advanced activities such as 3-D shooting and bowhunting. The program currently operates across the United States with hundreds of certified coaches serving thousands of young archers, grades 3–12.

For more information on S3DA membership go to: WWW.S3DA.ORG or email: S3DArchery@gmail.com

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