FOLEY, Ala. — The Midway University archery team wrapped up competition at the 2026 HotelPlanner USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals, finishing 12th overall in the team standings with 14 points.
The Eagles earned four points in individual competition and 10 points in the official team rounds while competing against collegiate programs from across the country.
Individual Highlights
Alanah Bryant led Midway's individual performances, placing fifth in the women's barebow division with a total score of 353. Bryant recorded scores of 183 and 170 across the two ranking rounds.
Sarah Martin was another top performer for the Eagles, finishing 18th in the women's compound division with a score of 411. Martin recorded 13 12-rings during the competition.
In women's recurve, Lillian DeCarlo led Midway with a 20th-place finish and a total score of 355. Maya Riess followed in 30th with 313, while Emily Phillips placed 31st with 305.
Other notable performances included Kelli Booth, who finished 33rd in women's compound with a score of 393, and Terri Applegate, who placed 13th in women's barebow with 308.
Team Competition
Midway's women's recurve team, consisting of DeCarlo, Riess and Phillips, entered the official team elimination round as the No. 4 seed.
The Eagles faced William Carey University in the quarterfinals, falling by a narrow 80-78 margin. Midway recorded scores of 18, 30 and 30 across the three ends, coming within two points of advancing.
In mixed-team qualifying, Ryan Heng and DeCarlo combined for 685 points to place 12th in recurve. Philip Thompson and Martin finished 13th in compound with 791 points.
Wyatt Curtis and Bryant totaled 553 points in the barebow mixed-team competition, tying for 13th, while Cody Fightmaster and Paige White placed 20th in the fixed-pins mixed-team standings with 635 points.
Midway also competed in the mixed-equipment round, where Heng, Martin and Bryant combined for 1,094 points to finish 18th in qualifying.
Final Team Standings
Midway finished 12th overall with 14 points, placing ahead of Carson-Newman University, Rend Lake College and several other programs.
The University of the Cumberlands captured the overall team championship with 170 points, followed by the University of Rio Grande with 149 and Texas A&M with 101.5.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
