Archers raise nearly $5K at 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament

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Ala. – Over 100 archers from across the region gathered May 24-25 at the Cullman Community Archery Park for the 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament, raising nearly $5,000 for local breast cancer research.

Hosted by the Heritage Archery Club and Bowhunters Association of Alabama, in partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA), the event drew 111 competitors of all ages from Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Archers competed in a variety of classes including Fixed Pins, Open Class, Traditional and Youth categories, with individual and team honors awarded.

“Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer receives yearly support from our partners and archers alike,” said Beth Davis, president & CEO of the BCRFA. “Knowing that 1 in 8 women and 1 in 726 men are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, it’s events like these that continue to fund research that can improve outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those affected by breast cancer. Yearly events like Bow-Up are essential to our mission.”

Since its inception in 2012, the tournament has raised nearly $250,000 for breast cancer research initiatives in Alabama. All funds raised during the Bow-Up tournament stay in Alabama and are used to fund early-stage breast cancer projects with the potential to lead to life-saving discoveries.

Terri Templeton (Men’s Senior Open), Janet Knight (Women’s Senior), Blake Turner (Men’s Open) and Phenix Crews (Women’s Open) were among the top scorers in their respective divisions. Other division leaders included Chris Vines (Fixed Pins Senior), Joey Tomlinson (Men’s Fixed Pins), Stephanie Sanford (Women’s Fixed Pins), John Sullins (Traditional Men) and Allison Richards (Traditional Women’s), each walking away with top honors in their categories.

The youth classes also delivered strong performances, with Jackson Rackard leading the Youth Boys division and Lynn Crews topping the Youth Girls. In the NASP division, Cade McAlpin claimed the highest score.

A full list of scores has been provided by the Bowhunters of Alabama below:

NASP

• Cade McAlpin                               168.4
• Mason Smith                                 160.2
• Macy Christenberry                   155.0
• Matthew Williamson                 150.2
• Eli Willis                                          150.1
• Audrey Birath                                136.1
• Levi Birath                                      135.1
• Lukas Tucker                                 133.1
• Caitlyn Whitworth                      127.1
• Milaki Gunnells                            126.0
• Hunter McDonald                      124.1
• Abby Willis                                     114.0
• Erin Tidwell                                    112.0
• Ivy Slaton                                        93.0
• Grayson Murphy                           81.0
• Matti Randolph                            73.0
• Ethan Birath                                  33.0

Youth Girls

• Lynn Crews                                    214.9
• Sophia Murphy                             206.4
• Macy Rackard                              192.2
• Arieya Stephens                          190.4

Youth Boys

• Jackson Rackard                         218.9
• Jonah Coon                                   216.8
• Jase Pfeifer                                     160.1

Traditional Women’s

• Allison Richards                         103.1
• Joan Roy                                          102.0
• Catherine Roy                               72.0

Traditional Men

• John Sullins                                   180.1
• Fredrick Roy                                  176.3
• Eric McConnell                           166.0
• Nathan Lane                                 116.0
• Greg Richards                               101.0

Women’s Fixed Pins

• Stephanie Sanford                     218.9
• Connie Crews                               210.8
• Sidra Brown                                   185.2
• Paityn Stephens                         180.3
• Jaquice Boyd                                 133.0

Men’s Fixed Pins

• Joey Tomlinson                            220.10
• Aaron Smith                                  210.6
• Heath Howse                                202.3
• Remington Williams                  201.5
• Sam Christenberry                     144.1
• Logan Howse                                96.0

Fixed Pins Senior

• Chris Vines                                     224.12
• Shane Sanford                             214.7
• Ricky Selvage                                202.4
• Jeff Boland                                     202.3
• Roy Pope                                         190.0

Women’s Open

• Phenix Crews                                222.11
• Ashley Templeton                       202.4

Women’s Senior

• Janet Knight                                   210.5
• Lisa Varner                                     142.0
• Sue Takacs                                     128.0

Men’s Open

• Blake Turner                                  232.16
• Josh Davis                                      218.9
• Dakota Knowles                         216.8
• Riley Pruitt                                      214.9
• Trysten Dyer                                  212.6
• Benjamin Smith                           208.5
• Clay Whitmore                             204.7
• Kyle Huftstutter                           199.5
• Brian Russell                                 194.2
• Jamie Bowlan                               189.3
• Walt Higginbottom                     188.1
• Chance Engle                               188.0
• Hunter Fells                                   187.1
• Walter Bowlan                              184.4
• Ken Helms                                     182.0
• Ben Corvin                                     155.5
• Todd Kirkpatrick                           153.1
• Luke Takacs                                   120.1

Men’s Senior Open

• Terry Templeton                           214.9
• Mike Martin                                    214.7
• Patrick Crocker                            214.7
• Keith Holcombe                          212.7
• Glen Howse                                   210.6
• Russell Crowe                              209.9
• William Smith                               208.5
• Kevin Grant                                    206.7
• Ryan Pfeifer                                   202.2
• Michael Templeton                    200.5
• Jeff Davis                                         194.3
• Buddy Bice                                     188.4
• Tim Kohlenberg                            186.3
• Gordon Highlander                    183.6
• James Daniel                                183.4
• Robert Holcombe                       171.1

On the official Bowhunters of Alabama Facebook page, the group shared its appreciation for everyone involved in the event, “Great times at the 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer shoot! We appreciate everyone who helped make this shoot possible. We always enjoy shooting for a great cause. Thank you to those who helped set up and break down the match as well. Congratulations to all the winners!”

For more information about the BCRFA, the annual Bow-Up tournament, or ways to get involved in future events, visit www.bow-up.org or contact the BCRFA at 205-413-4600.

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