Madison Central sweeps KHSAA Region 8 archery titles

High school teams dominate regional competition in Richmond

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:45am

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The archery teams from Madison Central High School in Richmond, Kentucky swept the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Region 8 team championships on Saturday. Both the boys' and girls' teams from Madison Central came out on top in the regional competition held in their hometown of Richmond.

Why it matters

Winning regional titles is a significant achievement for high school sports programs, as it qualifies them to advance to the state championships. Madison Central's archery teams have established themselves as regional powerhouses, demonstrating the strength of their coaching, training, and student-athlete talent.

The details

At the KHSAA Region 8 archery tournament, the Madison Central boys' team scored 3,312 points to claim the regional title, while the girls' team scored 3,286 points to also take home the championship. Both teams now advance to the state tournament, where they will look to continue their winning ways and compete for state titles.

  • The KHSAA Region 8 archery tournament was held on Saturday, March 29, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky.

The players

Madison Central High School

A public high school located in Richmond, Kentucky that fields successful archery teams in both the boys' and girls' divisions.

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What’s next

The Madison Central archery teams will now prepare to compete in the KHSAA state archery tournament, where they will look to capture state championships after sweeping the regional titles.

The takeaway

Madison Central High School has established itself as a regional powerhouse in high school archery, with both its boys' and girls' teams dominating the competition in KHSAA Region 8. The school's archery program has clearly developed a winning formula through excellent coaching, training, and talented student-athletes.