Dominion Ridge Academy Archers Shine at Turkey Shoot Tournament

The Dominion Ridge Academy (DRA) archery team celebrated a successful outing at the Turkey Shoot Tournament this past Saturday, October 26. With several newcomers to tournament competition, the DRA team displayed impressive skills and tenacity, proudly bringing home 11 medals across various categories.

One standout performance came from 7th-grader Avery Philpot, who delivered an exceptional score of 280 out of 300 points, maintaining the lead in the girls’ division for most of the day. Avery was edged out by a single point in the final round in a nail-biting finish, yet still secured an impressive second-place finish overall, second in middle school girls, and first in 7th-grade girls. Avery’s performance marked a career-high and a memorable achievement in her young archery career.

The tournament brought together archers of all grade levels, with strong showings from elementary through high school students. Coaches Herndon and Jenkins praised the team’s dedication, practice, and sportsmanship, celebrating each archer’s growth and team spirit.

Individual Scores and Medal Winners:

• Avery Philpot – 280 points: 2nd Overall Girls, 2nd Middle School Girls, 1st 7th Grade Girls
• Lalia Dawson – 257 points: 3rd 12th Grade Girls
• Evan Hill – 264 points: 2nd 11th Grade Boys
• Robbie Keats – 255 points: 3rd 8th Grade Boys
• Marianne Burton – 242 points: 2nd 7th Grade Girls
• Levi Hill – 257 points: 1st 6th Grade Boys
• Leo Leypoldt – 247 points: 2nd 6th Grade Boys
• Nic Leypoldt – 248 points: 2nd 5th Grade Boys
• Jenson George – 230 points: 3rd 5th Grade Boys
• Genny Runyon – 241 points: 1st 5th Grade Girls
• Joseph Burton – 173 points: 1st 4th Grade Boys

With the support of coaches and family, these young archers have grown their skills and demonstrated exceptional focus and camaraderie. DRA is incredibly proud of each archer’s achievement, and their performance at the Turkey Shoot Tournament highlights the strength of the academy’s archery program.

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