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Carrington Today
By the People, for the People
Midkota's Wessels wins second state archery title
Local students qualify for Western Nationals competition in Utah
Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:00am
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The geometric, fragmented style captures the dynamic energy and precision of the state archery tournament.Carrington TodayMidkota High School freshman Jesse Wessels earned his second state archery title, winning the 3D division at the North Dakota State NASP Tournament. Wessels also finished in the top 10 in the bullseye tournament and qualified for the national competition. Several other students from Midkota-Kensal and Carrington Elementary also placed in the top 10 and qualified for nationals.
Why it matters
Archery is a growing sport in North Dakota, with nearly 1,000 students from 45 schools competing at the state tournament. Wessels' back-to-back state titles and multiple qualifications for nationals highlight the talent and dedication of young archers in the region.
The details
Wessels shot a score of 284 to win the 3D division, his first state title in that category. He also finished fifth in the bullseye tournament with a personal best score of 290. Four other Midkota-Kensal archers finished in the top 10 in their divisions and qualified for the national tournament in Utah.
- The North Dakota State NASP Tournament was held on March 20-21, 2026.
- Wessels has competed in archery since 2021 when he was in fourth grade.
- Wessels earned his first state title just last year, competing in middle school boys bullseye.
The players
Jesse Wessels
A freshman at Midkota High School who earned his second state archery title, winning the 3D division and finishing in the top 10 in the bullseye tournament.
Nyomi Foster
A Midkota-Kensal archer who finished second among middle school girls in the bullseye tournament.
Kash Ekren
A Midkota-Kensal archer who earned second place in the elementary boys bullseye tournament.
Cole Wessels
A Midkota-Kensal archer who shot his personal best and earned fourth place in the middle school boys 3D tournament.
Laura Anderson
A Midkota-Kensal archer who finished in 10th place among elementary girls in the 3D tournament.
What’s next
The top finishers from the North Dakota State NASP Tournament will advance to the Western Nationals competition in Utah.
The takeaway
The success of young archers from Midkota and Carrington at the state tournament highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of the sport in North Dakota. These students' achievements demonstrate the dedication and talent of the region's student-athletes.
