2019 Western Nationals Results
The archers from Bethel, Alaska participated in the National Archer in the Schools Program Western Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team was back trying to up their third-place finish from last year. The students tried their best, but fell short of the podium this year.
Archers that placed high were
Gareth Rice, 9th out of 118 in 3D, 30thout of 225 in Bullseye
Samuel Beans-Polk, 29thout of 225 in Bullseye
Kayla Beckham, 8thout of 137 in 3D
Ellie LaValle, 17thout of 76 in 3D
Our team consisted of 5 seniors and 7 underclassmen. There were also 4 middle schoolers and 3 elementary shooters.
The remaining team members are:
Madisen Smith, Charles Smith, Emilie Madson, Axel Madson, Ethan Wheeler, Jordan Wheeler, Haley Sundown, Rylee Johnson, Elias Komulainen, Lawerence Poe, Simon Snow, Greta Whitney, Tyler Laraux, Chloe Jones, Brianna Evan, and Rylee Murphy.
The team would like to thank everyone who helped them on their journey to Nationals especially their coaches; Jon LaValle, Amy Johnson, Ryan Wheeler and Rafe Johnson.