Bullitt Central Archery Team Advances to State Tournament

Bullitt Central High School qualifies for the Kentucky state archery championship after strong regional performance.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:51am

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The Bullitt Central High School archery team has qualified for the Kentucky state archery championship tournament after a successful showing at the regional competition on Saturday. This comes a year after a neighboring school, Anderson County High, found a loophole in the rules to claim the state title.

Why it matters

Archery has become an increasingly popular high school sport in Kentucky, with the state championship drawing significant attention. Bullitt Central's advancement to the state tournament is a point of pride for the school and community, showcasing their student athletes' talent and dedication.

The details

At the regional archery competition held on Saturday, the Bullitt Central team put forth a strong performance that was enough to secure their spot in the upcoming state tournament. This continues a trend of local schools finding success in the sport, after Anderson County High School's controversial title win the previous year.

  • The regional archery competition took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The Kentucky state archery championship tournament will be held in the coming weeks.

The players

Bullitt Central High School

A public high school located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky that has qualified its archery team for the state tournament.

Anderson County High School

A high school in Kentucky that found a loophole in the rules to claim the state archery championship the previous year.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be heading to the state tournament. The team has worked hard all season and deserves this opportunity to compete against the best in Kentucky.”

— Sarah Thompson, Archery Coach, Bullitt Central High School

What’s next

The Bullitt Central archery team will compete in the Kentucky state championship tournament in the coming weeks, with the exact date and location to be announced.

The takeaway

Bullitt Central High School's archery team has proven its skill and dedication by qualifying for the Kentucky state tournament, continuing the region's recent success in the sport and showcasing the growth of high school archery across the state.