Red Bird Archery Team Wraps Up Season with Heartfelt Tournament for a Cause
- ksmith0454
- May 2
- 3 min read
On April 28th, the Red Bird Christian School archery team wrapped up their season with the St. Jude Classic Tournament. This wasn't just about competing; it was a great mix of skill and heart, all for a fantastic cause.
The team proudly to raised $381 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping kids dealing with tough health issues. Through this effort, the team showed their dedication to giving back to the community and supporting an amazing mission.
Tournament Highlights!
The St. Jude Classic Tournament was a highly anticipated event, bursting with incredible competition and featuring our talented archers of all ages, from grades 4th through 12th!
The Red Bird Christian School gymnasium was packed with excitement as students aimed for the bullseye. Despite the competitive vibe, the incredible support from coaches and families made the evening truly unforgettable!
The tournament results arrived
with excitement and anticipation:
High School Boys Champion: Christopher Aiden Smallwood
High School Girls Champion: Keira Walker
High School Girls 2nd Place: Sarah Adams
Middle School Boys Champion: Braxton Asher
Middle School Boys 2nd Place: Jase Smith
Middle School Boys 3rd Place: Benaiah Kulp
Elementary Girls Champion: Ashlyn Adams
Elementary Girls 2nd Place: Natalie Asher
Elementary Girls 3rd Place: Emma Kulp
Elementary Boys Champion: Lucas Howard
Elementary Boys 2nd Place: Marcus Adams
Elementary Boys 3rd Place: Ashtyn Collett
Elementary Boys 4th Place: Bristol Smith
Special Awards
In addition to the traditional rankings, several special awards recognized the incredible performances of individual archers. The competition for the 10 Spot Champion title was fiercely intense!
10 Spot Champion: Braxton "Bullseye" Asher (9 bullseyes)
10 Spot 2nd Place: Jace Smith (4 bullseyes)
Overall Girls Champion: Ashlyn Adams (Score: 223)
Overall Boys Champion: Braxton Asher (Score: 240)
These awards are not just about the jaw-dropping talent but also about the dedication and determination our archers have showed all season long! These students aimed for awesomeness and hit the bullseye every time! 🎯🏆
The Incredible Influence
of Archery!
Joining the NASP program has made a tremendous impact on the students! Archery helps build skills like focus and discipline, which boosts school performance and personal development. These young archers also learn how to handle both wins and losses gracefully, which are very important lessons for growing up.
When these students pick up their bows, they're learning self-confidence and patience. In a world full of distractions, being able to focus on one task is incredibly valuable.
A Bunch of
Thankful Folks!
The coaches played a huge role in the team's success. Their nonstop support and encouragement made it a place where students could truly shine. The lessons they taught weren't just about archery; they help shape responsible young adults ready to tackle life's hurdles.
These coaches are all about guiding young minds. They push students to pick up life skills that'll help them down the road. It's a great reminder of how important supportive mentors are in young people's lives.
Coach Cody Asher shares his reflections on the season as a first-time archery coach at Red Bird Christian School; "This was my first year coaching archery at Red Bird Christian School. Every kid has improved tremendously since day one. What I love most about coaching is that each one is different and unique. Some picked up the skills quickly, while others took a bit more time, but by the end of the year, everyone had made progress. This artery team was a great learning experience for me. I picked up a lot from the kids, and they learned a lot from me too. The other coaches were very supportive, and we all worked really well together."
A Season
to Remember
The NASP Archery Program at Red Bird Christian School is gearing up for more growth and excitement. With dedicated coaches and eager participants, the upcoming season is sure to bring even more exciting tournaments, great friendships, and opportunities to give back.
As they put away their bows and arrows until next season, the memories from this archery season will stick with them. Here’s to an even more awesome season next time!
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