Archers from TJCA Compete

On June 16th, 15 archers from TJCA traveled to Metropolis, Illinois, to compete in the 2017 Scholastic 3D Archery (S3DA) National Championship Tournament. Over 700 shooters from 16 states competed in a three day event featuring team and individual events, as well as, guest speakers and college recruiters. Our Gryphons captured three national championship titles in their perspective divisions.

Keeley Thompson 3rd Place Grammar School Female Open National Champion

Grammar School Team 2nd Place National Team Champion

Middle School Team 3rd Place National Team Champion

Archery Team Members competing in the national event included:

Lauren Allen

Wesley Allen

Landon Allen

Jimmy Causby

Victor Diaz

Sully Edwards

Ethan Greene

Emma Lineberger

Eli Lineberger

Brianna Mellon

Beau Sharer

Catee Blythe-Sharer

Keeley Thompson

Makayla Truett

Greg Tice

Team members qualified to compete at a national level based upon performance at the State S3DA Tournament on June 10th in Grover, NC. The Gryphons brought home 7 state titles.

Sully Edwards 1st Place State Champion Grammar Male Fixed Pins

Jimmy Causby 1st Place State Champion Middle School Male Open

Keeley Thompson 1st Place State Champion Grammar Female Open

Makayla Truett 1st Place State Champion Middle School Traditional

Emma Lineberger 1st Place State Champion Middle School Female Open

Wesley Allen 2nd Place State Champion Grammar Male Open

Eli Lineberger 3rd Place State Champion Grammar Male Open

Grammar School Team 2nd Place State Champions

Middle School Team 2nd Place State Champion

Jack Causby, Head Archery Coach, is quite proud of the team. This is a young team and thankfully most of the kids will be back next year to compete, but we need more. Archery is a sport anyone can participate in. Archery scholarships handed out by various schools and private organizations is on the rise. Scholarships exceeding 2 million dollars were distributed to North Carolina high school students during the state tournament. TJCA has an opportunity to expand the sport and open doors for young archers to advance to the collegiate and potentially, the Olympic level. If you are interested in archery, please call Coach Causby at 828-289-8234. Registration and practice schedule will be distributed in early September.