Cumberland High Archery Tournament Draws Huge Crowd

Annual Mach 1 Jets Shootout sees record participation at Cumberland County High School

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:17pm

The annual Mach 1 Jets Shootout archery tournament hosted by Cumberland County High School in Tennessee saw a record number of participants this past weekend, according to the school's archery coach Kenny Kilgore. The tournament featured archers from across the region competing in various age and skill categories.

Why it matters

Archery has become an increasingly popular high school sport, with many schools developing competitive teams and hosting tournaments to showcase their athletes' talents. The strong turnout for the Mach 1 Jets Shootout demonstrates the growing interest and participation in the sport at the local level.

The details

The Mach 1 Jets Shootout is Cumberland County High School's annual archery tournament, which draws competitors from across the region to compete in various age and skill divisions. This year's event saw a record number of participants, according to the school's archery coach Kenny Kilgore, who had anticipated a strong turnout based on the tournament's growing reputation.

  • The Mach 1 Jets Shootout took place last weekend (April 4-5, 2026).

The players

Kenny Kilgore

The archery coach at Cumberland County High School who oversees the annual Mach 1 Jets Shootout tournament.

Cumberland County High School

A high school located in Cumberland City, Tennessee that hosts the annual Mach 1 Jets Shootout archery tournament.

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The takeaway

The strong turnout for the Mach 1 Jets Shootout archery tournament at Cumberland County High School highlights the growing popularity of the sport at the high school level, as more schools develop competitive teams and provide opportunities for young athletes to showcase their skills.