March 26, 2026

DEC Announces 2026 Winners of New York's 'National Archery in the Schools Program' Tournament

560 Students Competed in Syracuse from 43 Schools Across New York State

Photos Of Event Available Here

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the results of the annual New York National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) state tournament. DEC hosted 560 students from 43 schools during the tournament at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on March 13. DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton kicked off the event, shooting the first arrow of the tournament.

Archers competed in one of three divisions: High School, grades 9-12; Middle School, grades 6-8; and Elementary School, grades 4-5. Joseph Towndrow from Norwich High School was the top overall male archer with a score of 284 and Savanna Mahoney from St. Joseph by the Sea was the top overall female archer with a score of 282. Joseph and Savanna were each awarded a New York Champion Genesis bow.

St. Joseph by the Sea took first place in the High School division; Canaseraga Central School won the Middle School and Elementary School divisions.

Top-placing results for individual archers are listed below. Awards were also given out in each of the three divisions for first through tenth places. Students who placed in the top 10 in each of the three divisions qualify to compete and represent New York State at the National NASP® Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, in May.

Rank, Archer, Score, School Name, and Location

1st Place High School, female, Savanna Mahoney, 282, St. Joseph by the Sea, Staten Island, Richmond County

1st Place High School, male, Joseph Towndrow, 284, Norwich High School, Norwich, Chenango County

1st Place Middle School, female, Brooke Slater, 275, Norwich Middle School, Norwich, Chenango County

1st Place Middle School, male, Wyatt Mullen, 273, Canaseraga Central School, Canaseraga, Allegany County

1st Place Elementary School, female, Haley Snapp, 254, Genesee Valley Central School, Belmont, Allegany County

1st Place Elementary School, male, Easton Beach, 271, Waverly Central School, Waverly, Tioga County

For the full list of student and school results, visit the tournament website.

The New York State NASP® Tournament is offered only to schools who participated in the NASP® archery program during in-school classes taught by certified NASP® teachers. Since 2008, NASP® has empowered young athletes in New York and cultivated an interest in getting outdoors. More than 60% of students pursue or want to pursue outdoor activities thanks to NASP®. For more information on how schools can become involved in NASP® visit the National Archery in the Schools Program’s webpage.

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