Atlantic High School Archers Compete at State Meet

Teams place in the top half of bullseye and 3D events at Iowa NASP tournament.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:38pm

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The archery teams from Atlantic High School in Iowa competed at the state-level Iowa National Archery In Schools Program (NASP) meet last weekend, finishing in the top half of both the bullseye and 3D competitions against dozens of other schools from across the state.

Why it matters

The NASP program has grown rapidly in Iowa, with thousands of students now participating in school-based archery teams. Performing well at the state tournament is an important milestone for the Atlantic archery program and highlights the dedication and skill of these student athletes.

The details

At the three-day state meet in Des Moines, the Atlantic high school 3D archery team placed 12th out of 34 teams, while the bullseye squad finished 13th out of 44 teams. The Trojan archers competed against dozens of other schools from across Iowa in the annual NASP state tournament.

  • The Iowa NASP state archery tournament took place last weekend (April 4-6, 2026).
  • Atlantic High School's archery teams have been competing in the NASP program for several years.

The players

Atlantic High School

A public high school located in Atlantic, Iowa that fields competitive archery teams in the NASP program.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by the Atlantic High School archery teams at the Iowa NASP state tournament demonstrate the growth and competitiveness of school-based archery programs across the state, providing valuable opportunities for students to develop their skills and compete against their peers.