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Posted: 7:45 PM May 8, 2008
Local Archery Team Goes Nationals!
Bullseye! It's the coveted target for every archer!
But, in one local school district, a perfect shot is the norm rather than the exception.
Reporter: Carrie Cline Email Address: carrie.cline@wsaz.com |
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Bullseye! It's the coveted target for every archer!
But, in one local school district, a perfect shot is the norm rather than the exception. That trend in excellence has earned them a trip to the top spot where perfection and passion meet.
With a very steady hand a keen eye, these students are shooting right on target.
“We practice three days a week, about two hours each day. So, it’s a lot of practice, especially for the young ones,” said Coach Jeff Jones.
“It’s fun,” said Brooke Reynolds, a fifth grade archer.
Brooke Reynolds is one of the young ones where practice makes perfect. She's the number one archer in her age group in Ohio.
“I shot one arrow into another and it split down the middle,” said Austin Life.
Austin has bragging rights for a much different reason.
“I’ve shafted three other sets with my hunting bow, “ said Austin.
It’s this perfect precision that’s earned this team a trip to the national archery competition. Only 13 teams out of more than 100 in Ohio qualified--Meigs Local is one of them.
“It’s really awesome. These kids are truly amazing,” said Coach Jones.
The good thing about archery is you don’t have to be an outstanding athlete, super strong or the perfect weight and size—it’s all about the mental.
“It levels the playing field. You can be a computer geek or a star athlete and still have to follow the same rules and use the same equipment,” said Coach Jones.
And the lessons beyond the target are what keep these kids right on target.
“There’s a lot of concentration and focus that they can also use in the classroom when they’re taking a test or when the teacher is talking to them,” said Coach Jones.
Meigs Local's elementary, middle and high school teams all placed second at the Ohio state competition. All three teams will compete at the national competition in Louisville on Saturday. They're up against 3000 other students from 23 states. We'll let you know how they do.
Latest Comments
Archery is so cool. I go to a school in Kentucky and we just started last year, but I was on the middle school team. Anyways Im on the High School team and its really fun. I was playing archery when I was in Elem. school. When I was in 7th grade, they made an Archery Team and I was one of the first ones to join. I had a blast. The next year (OUR SECOND YEAR SHOOTING.) We got first place!!!! Anyways back to this year, At regionals I got 2nd place over all the female shooters. One day at regionals Im going to win first place over all the female shooters. It might take me until Im a senior, but I can wait. Cause I got three more years of High School. For all you people that like Archery, your cool. For all the people that hate it, your LAME!!!!!!
I am looking for an archery class near me. I live in Moon Township. Do you know of any archery classes near me? Please email me when you get the chance. Thank You
OUR ELEMENTARY TEAM TOOK 1ST PLACE SO THEY ARE 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TOOK 11TH AND THE HIGH SCHOOL TOOK 12TH.WE ARE VERY PROUD OF ALL THE KIDS
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