03/22/2024
So last night at state. There were smiles and there were tears. In this picture you see something that can't be won. This is a picture that has tears due to integrity. This young archer shot a 9 but was awarded a 10. She did not realize until after arrows were pulled. When us coaches say "We use archery as a vessel to help make good humans" well here's a prime example. How many ppl, let alone children, would you expect to get upset about being given an extra point, especially at as big of a tournament as state is. This... is bigger then a state title any day. The conservation officers thought the same as well. They both gave her a HUGE honor by dawning her with a challenge coin. For those that don't know what a challenge coin is and the meaning, I highly urge you look it up. Short story of it, is its a sign of absolute integrity in law enforcement, and military. A champion is all in the eye of the be holder and for us coaches, we would all agree Catherine came out a champion last night