The Alfred State Archery team continued its strong season at the USA Archery East Region Outdoor Collegiate Championships. The Pioneers earned two team medals and two individual medals, and three Alfred State archers were named to the East All-Region team.
Overall, 11 members of the Alfred State Archery team competed in the championships, which were held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Alfred State’s men’s hunter (fixed pins) team, including Jacob Patanella, from Churchville, won a gold medal match against Penn Tech. Patanella also earned a second-place individual finish after battling through the head-to-head elimination rounds.
Coach Greg Sammons (USA Archery Level 3-NTS) lauded the team, noting, “Alfred State Archery won two team medals, two individual medals, and witnessed three archers named All-Region. We’re a young team and our archers are amassing important experience that will propel the team forward. This is an exciting time in our growing program.”
The Alfred State Archery Team is a member of the USA Archery Collegiate Archery program. The team has one more major event this season: the USA Archery National Outdoor Collegiate Championships in Dublin, Ohio from May 16-19.
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