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Dominion Ridge Academy Hosts Successful Archery Tournament

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Archers from Five Schools Compete with Notable Achievements from Dominion Ridge Students

Dominion Ridge Academy (DRA) is proud to announce the resounding success of the archery tournament hosted this past Saturday. The competition attracted a commendable 62 archers from five esteemed educational institutions, including representation from Dominion Ridge, and some participants traveling from as far as Southern Maryland.

The event was marked by outstanding performances, especially from DRA students. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the achievements of siblings, Logan and Madison McCoid. While Logan set a personal record with a score of 243 in the middle school boys’ category, Madison not only secured first place among high school girls but also emerged as the tournament’s top scorer with an astounding 286 out of 300 points.

Further notable achievements from Dominion Ridge Academy students include:

  • Elementary Boys: Jensen George securing 1st Place with a score of 228, trailed by Levi Hill and Nikolaus Leypoldt in subsequent positions.
  • Elementary Girls: River Plott-D’Elia shining with a top score of 205.
  • Middle School Girls: Avery Philpot grabbing 1st Place with a remarkable score of 259.
  • High School Girls: Beyond Madison McCoid’s stellar performance, Alyssa Smelser, Malena Haworth, and Vonnie Law also showcased commendable talents.

The organization and execution of the tournament received praise from parents and fellow institutions. Such praise speaks volumes about the dedication and commitment of the volunteers and the DRA staff.

Coach Jason Herndon, reflecting on the event, shared, “The progress and accomplishments of our students have been wonderful to witness. Several have surpassed their personal bests, making this tournament particularly special.” DRA eagerly anticipates hosting more such events, underlining its commitment to promoting skill, sportsmanship, and fostering a community spirit among students.

Dominion Ridge Academy wishes to express profound gratitude to all who participated, volunteered, and supported this event, contributing to its overwhelming success.


About DRA: Dominion Ridge Academy is a Pre-K through 12th-grade Christian school in Front Royal, Virginia, that fosters your student’s innate learning potential. From special needs to gifted, Dominion Ridge is committed to the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of its students and mediates a sense of competence, confidence, and belonging. With a focus on neuroeducation and social-emotional learning, Dominion Ridge Academy meets the individual needs of students while fostering community and collaboration. Dominion Ridge provides today’s learners with exceptional and challenging educational experiences, including college preparatory courses with a dual enrollment program with LFCC, Regent University, and other universities, as well as performing arts, life skills, and athletics. For more information, call the school at 540-635-6799 or visit https://www.dominionridgeacademy.com.

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