(From L to R) Tim Chandonia, Connor Bradley, and Ava Boldt, pose in the Kentucky Exposition Center before competition commences. PHOTO COURTESY STC ARCHERY

South Tama Archery recently sent three individuals to compete at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. From May 11-13, Connor Bradley, Ava Boldt, and Tim Chandonia traveled with their respective families to the Kentucky Exposition Center to begin competition.

Preliminary estimates suggest that nearly 40,000 fans, participants, and volunteers made their way to Kentucky for the massive event. The total number of student competitors was 15,492, with many different events and age groups contested.

Results from the tournaments were:

TIM Chandonia (High School)

Centershot 3D Tournament – Score of 291 – Rank of 10th of 195

(From L to R) Ava Boldt and Connor Bradley take a photo near their target for a round of competition in the multi-day event. PHOTO COURTESY STC ARCHERY

Centershot Bullseye Tournament – Score of 291 – Rank of 10th of 403

NASP 3D Tournament – Score of 286 – Rank of 51st of 1,125

Ava Boldt (Middle School)

Centershot 3D Tournament – Score of 283 – Rank of 8th of 176

Centershot Bullseye Tournament – Score of 284 – Rank 11th of 398

NASP Bullseye Tournament – Score of 287 – Rank 35th of 2,417

NASP 3D Tournament – Score of 280 – Rank of 42nd of 1,161

Connor Bradley (Elementary School)

NASP Bullseye Tournament- Score of 262 – Rank of 184th of 2,110

NASP 3D Tournament – Score of 257 – Rank of 98th of 936