Archers pull back, take aim with bow, let arrows go

 Xavier Prep continues to build its strong archery program with an excellent showing in the Arete Tournament last weekend in the Valley. The event included the high school target and 3D divisions.

 Seven Gator competitors finished in the top 10 of the high school target division and two more received medals in the 3D division.

Xavier archers take aim at their targets (Photo courtesy of Leslie Kanda).

Senior Alexandra Scott won the high school target division with a score of 279 and 16 bullseyes.

 Following close behind were Gator teammates Adela Campo (freshman), fourth place with a 264, sophomore Kylie Cavanagh, sixth with 259, sophomore Evelynn Papez, seventh with 250, junior Ana Bhatti, 8^th with 239, senior Ariana Santana-Garcia, 9^th with 236, and sophomore Sophie Pauly,10^th with 233.

 In the 3D division, Scott’s total of 279 was the highest score of the tournament, earning her a first-place medal. Freshman Isabella Beninato eared a third-place medal with 256, including 11 bullseyes.

 Freshman Adela Campbo was at 251 and placed fifth. Sophomore Alexa Ojeda placed seventh and freshman Ellie Halaby was eighth.

 Congrats to Head Coach Leslie Kanda and her XCP archers! You did Xavier proud!