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Right on Target: Young Archer Wins Big in State Competitions
Wyatt Vaineharrison won two archery state tournaments at the age of 10.
Eleven-year-old Wyatt Vaineharrison is a straight shooter. So straight, in fact, the young Powegian recently won the 2011 State Field and State Target archery tournaments.
“I did not know I was going to win,” said Vaineharrison, who was 10 at the time and has practiced the sport since first grade.
He “was a bit nervous” during the State Field competition, but enjoyed spending the day with other young archers. It was the State Target that proved more of a challenge when “something really wacky happened” with the bow’s cable guard.
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But not even technical difficulties could stop him.
“I held it together the whole time and I did my best to get those arrows in the target,” said Vaineharrison, who is homeschooled.
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Vaineharrison often practices at the little known Lake Poway Archery Range. His parents have also joined in the archery action―mom Michele is an instructor and dad Joe is a community level coach.
Despite his success, Vaineharrison says he just likes to have a good time.
“I’m basically having fun,” he said. “And I think everyone should try to have fun with it because it’s very good for your form and concentration.”
