Pictured above are, back row, left to right, Ethan Lucas of Rock Port, and Blade Wright of Mound City. front row, Britney and Brett Wright of Mound City and Ryan Lucas of Rock Port.

Submitted by Jade Wright, MDC

Five archers with the Northwest Missouri Homeschool Group competed in the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) state competition.  The two-day tournament was held in Branson, MO at the Hilton Promenade on the Landing March 23rd and 24th.  Over 2,200 high-school, middle-school, and elementary aged kids participated.  Britney Wright shot a 279/300 placing 56/336 in the high-school girls division.  Blade Wright scored 274/300 placing 122 out of 383 in the high-school boys division. Brett Wright shot a 270/300 placing 12/322 in elementary boys division.  Ethan Lucas competed in the high-school boys division scoring a 229/300 and Ryan Lucas competed in the elementary boys division shooting a 228/300.