Members of the Decatur County 4-H Archery Team participated in the 4-H Target Challenge Weekend at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on May 6, 2023.
Over 700 archers from across the state were present at the match. Representing Decatur County 4-H were Cloverleaf team members Jacey Murray, Ollie Harrell, Bryan Doss, Skye Clements, Gunnar McNair, Quinn Moore, Zy’Rion Williams and Kenan Williams (4th-6th graders). Autumn Wiggins, Gavin Hughes and Luke Robertson participated in the Junior division (7th & 8th grade). Miles DeRocco competed in the Senior Compound Bow division.
Cloverleaf Compound Team L-R: Bryan Doss, Gunnar McNair, Skye Clements, Quinn Moore, Jacey Murray, Ollie Posey, Kenan Williams and Zy’Rion Williams
Zy’Rion Williams with Coach Charles Wiggins
Juniors L-R: Luke Robertson and Autumn Wiggins
Gavin Hughes was the 8th place High Individual in the Junior Compound Division. Miles Derocco performed very well in an extremely competitive contest shooting 13 bull’s eyes earning him 19th place. Skye Clements led the Decatur County Cloverleaf Compound team.
Junior Gavin Hughes
Junior Gavin Hughes
Senior Miles Derocco (center)
Cloverleaf L-R: Skye Clements, Quinn Moore, Jacey Murray with Coach Sam Hughes
Team members have been practicing weekly since November 2022 in preparation for the state contest. 4-H’ers, parents and coaches have put much time and effort into being good representatives of Decatur County. This opportunity would not be possible without the dedication and hard-work of volunteer coaches, Charles Wiggins and Sam Hughes.
The 4-H Archery Program is a part of the Georgia 4-H Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education Program (S.A.F.E.). Project S.A.F.E. is an active program, attractive to youth and adult audiences. The program is curriculum based and designed to assist young people in personal development, establish a personal environmental ethic and explore life-long vocational and avocational activities. The program uses experiential learning and positive interactions with youth and adult role models to help young people develop self-concept, self-assurance and a positive self-image. Teamwork, cooperation, self-responsibility and character are among the many life skills gained by participating in the S.A.F.E program which is sponsored by the Georgia 4-H Foundation.
4-H is the youth program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. For more information about Decatur County 4-H, please contact the Decatur County Extension Office at 229-248-3033.
