Eastern NC's Down East Archery Coalition Shooter of the Year

Jeremiah Harrell wins Archery Shooter of the Year 2010

October 9, 2010

NC EDUCATION NEWS -- Jeremiah Harrell has won his 8th Shooter of the Year trophy from the Down East Archery Coalition, therefore, earning the distinguished title of "Shooter of the Year 2010."

Jeremiah Harrell with his bow.

The 16-year-old competed in 9 out of 10 archery tournaments throughout eastern North Carolina against 17 other young adults between the ages of 15 through 17. Jeremiah had the highest total combined scores out of the 17 competitors, winning the title of Shooter of the Year 2010.

Additionally, Jeremiah Harrell is a member of the Down East Archery Coalition, which has five active clubs in the Eastern North Carolina.

• Roanoke Archers in Plymouth, NC
• Lejeune Archers in Jacksonville, NC
• Cherry Point Archers in Havelock, NC
• Great Swamp Archers in Ernul, NC
• Lenoir County Archers in Kinston, NC

• Jeremiah has been Archery shooting since the age of three, and participated in his first competition by the age of four. At the age of seven, Jeremiah began traveling around the state competing for the annual competition. Since that time, Jeremiah has won more than 100 trophies, plaques and ribbons, claiming the title of Shooter of the Year, 8 out of those 10 years! Additionally, Jeremiah has qualified with the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) to compete in tournaments in Florida, and Kentucky, winning the ASA's state title.

Lastly, Jeremiah has been sponsored by several archery equipment manufacturers, Bear Archery and Victory Archery. Jeremiah is a Home school student, whose love of sports, in addition to archery, includes baseball and basketball. Jeremiah is also an active member in his community's local Hunter Safety team.