Spartan Archers sharpen their skills

SOLON — At the sound of a whistle archers from junior high (middle school) through high school got up, walked to racks where their bows were carefully hung, then proceeded to a line of quivers. Following another signal, they placed arrows in their bows, aimed, and launched them at their target. Signals and seemingly synchronized movements directed their actions, including scoring the hits and returning to their seats.
Such was the sight Saturday; Dec. 9 as the Solon Spartan Archery Team hosted a mini tournament at the Solon Middle School. Prairie, Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon’s teams joined Solon as a warm-up to the regular season, and an opportunity for new archers to gain valuable experience. A total of 292 archers participated in the event with Prairie taking first place in high school competition while Mount Vernon won the middle school contest. Solon took second place in both categories.
For more information on the Solon Spartan Archery Team go to their Facebook page.
Results
Boys overall placements – Elijah Cash 6th (4th in high school boys), Owen Rekers 7th, Trevin Wilcox 9th
Girls overall placements – Andi Billerbeck 6th (6th in high school girls), Ashley Farnsworth 7th, Gwen Lagrange 10th
High school boys:
Senior – Daniel Tearse 4th
Junior – Evzen Meza 5th
Sophomores – Elijah Cash 1st, Owen Rekers 3rd, and Trevin Wilcox 5th
High School girls:
Senior – Kassandra Rummel 4th
Junior – Andi Billerbeck 3rd, Gwen Lagrange 5th, and Elaina ‘Phillip’ Miller 6th
Sophomores – Ashley Farnsworth 1st, Evann Freerks 3rd, and Mackenzie Craig 5th
Freshmen – Miranda Simison 3rd, Olivia Rice 5th, and Madelyn Elkins 6th
Middle school boys:
8th grade – William McAtee 3rd (5th in MS boys), MJ Hage 4th
7th grade – Tanner Miller 4th, Conner Mahoney 5th
6th grade – Boden Laing 4th
Middle school girls:
8th grade – Jadlyn Huynh 2nd (3rd in MS girls), Haiden Breckner 3rd (4th in MS girls), Carly Schmelzer 4th (5th in MS girls), Mackenna Craig 5th (6th in MS girls), Merrick Gravert 6th
7th grade – Autumn Miller 1st (2nd in MS girls), Abigail Allen 2nd, Morgan Taylor 5th
6th grade – Jori Bell 1st, Kleo Burkum 2nd