Ronceverte Student Aims for Bullseye, Earns Top State Archery Ranking

Beckett Myles, an elementary school archer from Ronceverte, West Virginia, takes first place in the state tournament and qualifies for nationals.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:56pm

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Beckett Myles, a student at Ronceverte Elementary in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, has emerged as one of the top young archers in the state after a standout performance at the recent West Virginia DNR Archery in Schools Bullseye State Tournament. Myles, who got into archery through his father, overcame initial challenges to shoot a score of 284 out of 300, earning him the top spot among elementary students in West Virginia. His impressive result also placed him 6th nationally among elementary archers, securing his spot at the upcoming national competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

Why it matters

Archery is a growing sport in West Virginia schools, providing opportunities for students to develop discipline, focus, and sportsmanship. Myles' achievement highlights the success of the state's Archery in Schools program and the potential for young West Virginians to excel at the national level in this specialized athletic endeavor.

The details

Beckett Myles, a student at Ronceverte Elementary, initially found archery to be a daunting challenge, as the bows used in competition have no sights, requiring archers to rely solely on their aim down the string. However, with practice and determination, Myles was able to improve his skills and ultimately deliver a standout performance at the state tournament, shooting a score of 284 out of a possible 300 points.

  • Myles competed in the recent West Virginia DNR Archery in Schools Bullseye State Tournament.
  • Myles' score of 284 out of 300 earned him the top spot among elementary students in West Virginia.
  • Myles' national ranking of 6th place among elementary archers qualifies him for the upcoming national competition in Louisville, Kentucky in May.

The players

Beckett Myles

A student at Ronceverte Elementary in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, who has emerged as one of the top young archers in the state after a standout performance at the recent West Virginia DNR Archery in Schools Bullseye State Tournament.

West Virginia DNR Archery in Schools Program

A state-level initiative that provides opportunities for students in West Virginia to participate in archery competitions and develop their skills in the sport.

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What they’re saying

“I always wanted to do it, whenever I got into it I just wanted to do it. I mean, it was very hard at first but when you get used to it, it wasn't that bad. With these bows, normal bows you have sights and stuff. These you have no sights, you're just looking down the string so it was very intimidating.”

— Beckett Myles, Student

“Going down there, you meet new people, new friends. It's pretty scary at first when you come up there and look at all of the people that are watching you. But really the only people that are watching you is your friends and family.”

— Beckett Myles, Student

What’s next

Myles will travel to Louisville, Kentucky in May to compete in the national archery competition.

The takeaway

Beckett Myles' success in the West Virginia state archery tournament and his qualification for the national competition highlight the growing popularity and impact of the Archery in Schools program in the state, providing opportunities for young West Virginians to develop their skills and compete at the highest levels of the sport.