NNPS archers qualify for nationals
Posted: March 10, 2025
Newport News Public Schools archery teams and individual archers had a strong showing at the Virginia National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament on March 8 in Doswell.
Multiple teams and individuals qualified for the U.S. Eastern Nationals May 8-10 in Louisville, Kentucky. Richneck Elementary School's team was the only one from NNPS to qualify for nationals as a team in both the Bullseye and 3D events.
In the Bullseye tournament, archers showcased skill, precision and determination, bringing home impressive finishes across all divisions.
Richneck took 3rd place in the team standings. Richneck fifth grader Ava Crawford placed 2nd and B.C. Charles Elementary School fifth grader Sophia Coberly took 3rd place in the elementary girls division.
B.C. Charles Elementary School finished 5th among elementary schools. In the middle school division, Gildersleeve placed 7th with Ella Fitzgerald coming in 8th. Menchville High School secured a 5th place finish in the high school division.
Individual archers from Warwick High, Denbigh High and Yates Elementary also stepped up to the challenge, representing NNPS with pride.
In the 3D Challenge, Richneck showed its consistency by placing 3rd, with Crawford earning a 2nd place medal in the elementary girls division. B.C. Charles took 4th and Yates 8th place. Ella Fitzgerald notched a 7th place showing in the middle school division. Menchville came in a strong 5th place in the high school division.
Qualifiers for NASP National Tournament
TEAMS
- Bullseye: Richneck Elementary School
- 3D: Richneck Elementary School, Ella Fitzgerald Middle School, Menchville High School
INDVIDUALS
- Bullseye: Ava Crawford, Richneck Elementary School; Sophia Coberly, B.C. Charles Elementary School
- 3D: Ava Crawford, Richneck Elementary School; Kamryn Moore, Richneck Elementary School; Cailynn Bromell, Richneck Elementary School; Violet Singletary, B.C. Charles Elementary School; Zoey Stanley, Ella Fitzgerald Middle School; Sebastian Arsenault, Menchville High School; Lillian Roman, Menchville High School
