Washington Archery Sending 73 to State Competition

Archers from high school, middle school, and elementary school will compete in bullseye and 3D events.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:40pm

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A total of 73 archers representing the Washington Demons will compete in both bullseye and 3D competition at the 2026 Iowa NASP Championships in Des Moines this weekend. Of the 73, 25 will represent Washington High School, 23 will represent Washington Middle School, and 23 will represent Lincoln Elementary.

Why it matters

The Iowa NASP Championships are a prestigious statewide archery competition that attracts top talent from across the state. Washington's strong showing with 73 qualifiers demonstrates the strength of their archery program and the community's commitment to the sport.

The details

The Washington archers will compete in both bullseye and 3D events at the state championships. Archers who advance through state competition will move on to either the US Western Nationals in Utah or the US Eastern Nationals in Kentucky.

  • The 2026 Iowa NASP Bullseye and 3D Championships will be held March 27th through the 29th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
  • The US Western Nationals will be held April 23rd through 25th in Sandy, Utah.
  • The US Eastern Nationals will be held May 7th through the 9th in Louisville, Kentucky.

The players

Washington Demons

The archery team representing Washington High School, Washington Middle School, and Lincoln Elementary.

Iowa NASP Championships

A prestigious statewide archery competition in Iowa.

US Western Nationals

A national archery competition held in Sandy, Utah.

US Eastern Nationals

A national archery competition held in Louisville, Kentucky.

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What’s next

Archers who advance through the state competition will move on to either the US Western Nationals or the US Eastern Nationals.

The takeaway

Washington's strong showing with 73 qualifiers for the state archery championships demonstrates the community's commitment to the sport and the strength of their archery program.