ECHS Archery Wraps Up 2023 Season: Wins All A 3rd Region Title, Competes At Nationals

2023 ECHS Archery Team.

Edmonson Voice Sports:
The ECHS Archery Team completed their season at the NASP Eastern National Tournament on May 12, 2023.  The team shot 3200 at the National Tournament which is above their season average of 3188.  Corissa Jaggers shot a 50 (perfect round) at the tournament.  A pin is usually given when an archer shoots a 50 in a round.  At this tournament, no pin was awarded.  The team coaches presented Corissa with an American Flag lapel pin to recognize her achievement.

"All of the coaches are extremely proud of the team," said Coach Joy Curtis. "Their hard work and dedication this season showed by qualifying for the National Tournament."
 
The ECMS and ECHS Archery Team celebrated a season of growth at the annual banquet on May 21. 
 
This season, KHSAA held the first Annual All A Regional and State Tournaments.  The High School Team was named Region 3 All A Champions and competed in the All A State Tournament.  Hunter Masterson shot a 50 at the All A Tournament.  The coaches presented him with an ‘A’ lapel pin to recognize his achievement.  

Senior archery awards.

The following awards were presented to the archers:  Most Improved New Female Archer – Mackenzie Wilkerson, Most Improved New Male Archer – Andew Coy, Most Resilient – Lucas Jones (switched from right handed to left handed bow and improved his score), Top Middle School Female – Laynee Meredith, Top Middle School Male – Jayden Jones, Top High School Female – Corissa Jaggers, Top High School Male – Hunter Masterson, Archery Scholarship – Carlie Johnson.

The following seniors were recognized for their time with the archery program:  Ethan Arredondo – 6 years, Taylor Atwell – 6 years, Haydn Burrell – 6 years, Carlie Johnson – 4 years, Hunter Masterson – 6 years, Erica McGrew – 6 years

The coaches (Joy Curtis, Derek Curtis, Glendale Meredith, Crystal Higgins, Larry Higgins) said that they are proud of the team and all of their accomplishments this season, and that they are looking forward to next season and more expected growth.