CULLMAN, Ala. – Over 100 archers from across the region gathered May 24-25 at the Cullman Community Archery Park for the 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament, raising nearly $5,000 for local breast cancer research.
Hosted by the Heritage Archery Club and Bowhunters Association of Alabama, in partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA), the event drew 111 competitors of all ages from Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Archers competed in a variety of classes including Fixed Pins, Open Class, Traditional and Youth categories, with individual and team honors awarded.
“Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer receives yearly support from our partners and archers alike,” said Beth Davis, president & CEO of the BCRFA. “Knowing that 1 in 8 women and 1 in 726 men are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, it’s events like these that continue to fund research that can improve outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those affected by breast cancer. Yearly events like Bow-Up are essential to our mission.”
Since its inception in 2012, the tournament has raised nearly $250,000 for breast cancer research initiatives in Alabama. All funds raised during the Bow-Up tournament stay in Alabama and are used to fund early-stage breast cancer projects with the potential to lead to life-saving discoveries.
Terri Templeton (Men’s Senior Open), Janet Knight (Women’s Senior), Blake Turner (Men’s Open) and Phenix Crews (Women’s Open) were among the top scorers in their respective divisions. Other division leaders included Chris Vines (Fixed Pins Senior), Joey Tomlinson (Men’s Fixed Pins), Stephanie Sanford (Women’s Fixed Pins), John Sullins (Traditional Men) and Allison Richards (Traditional Women’s), each walking away with top honors in their categories.
The youth classes also delivered strong performances, with Jackson Rackard leading the Youth Boys division and Lynn Crews topping the Youth Girls. In the NASP division, Cade McAlpin claimed the highest score.
A full list of scores has been provided by the Bowhunters of Alabama below:
NASP
- Cade McAlpin 168.4
- Mason Smith 160.2
- Macy Christenberry 155.0
- Matthew Williamson 150.2
- Eli Willis 150.1
- Audrey Birath 136.1
- Levi Birath 135.1
- Lukas Tucker 133.1
- Caitlyn Whitworth 127.1
- Milaki Gunnells 126.0
- Hunter McDonald 124.1
- Abby Willis 114.0
- Erin Tidwell 112.0
- Ivy Slaton 93.0
- Grayson Murphy 81.0
- Matti Randolph 73.0
- Ethan Birath 33.0
Youth Girls
- Lynn Crews 214.9
- Sophia Murphy 206.4
- Macy Rackard 192.2
- Arieya Stephens 190.4
Youth Boys
- Jackson Rackard 218.9
- Jonah Coon 216.8
- Jase Pfeifer 160.1
Traditional Women’s
- Allison Richards 103.1
- Joan Roy 102.0
- Catherine Roy 72.0
Traditional Men
- John Sullins 180.1
- Fredrick Roy 176.3
- Eric McConnell 166.0
- Nathan Lane 116.0
- Greg Richards 101.0
Women’s Fixed Pins
- Stephanie Sanford 218.9
- Connie Crews 210.8
- Sidra Brown 185.2
- Paityn Stephens 180.3
- Jaquice Boyd 133.0
Men’s Fixed Pins
- Joey Tomlinson 220.10
- Aaron Smith 210.6
- Heath Howse 202.3
- Remington Williams 201.5
- Sam Christenberry 144.1
- Logan Howse 96.0
Fixed Pins Senior
- Chris Vines 224.12
- Shane Sanford 214.7
- Ricky Selvage 202.4
- Jeff Boland 202.3
- Roy Pope 190.0
Women’s Open
- Phenix Crews 222.11
- Ashley Templeton 202.4
Women’s Senior
- Janet Knight 210.5
- Lisa Varner 142.0
- Sue Takacs 128.0
Men’s Open
- Blake Turner 232.16
- Josh Davis 218.9
- Dakota Knowles 216.8
- Riley Pruitt 214.9
- Trysten Dyer 212.6
- Benjamin Smith 208.5
- Clay Whitmore 204.7
- Kyle Huftstutter 199.5
- Brian Russell 194.2
- Jamie Bowlan 189.3
- Walt Higginbottom 188.1
- Chance Engle 188.0
- Hunter Fells 187.1
- Walter Bowlan 184.4
- Ken Helms 182.0
- Ben Corvin 155.5
- Todd Kirkpatrick 153.1
- Luke Takacs 120.1
Men’s Senior Open
- Terry Templeton 214.9
- Mike Martin 214.7
- Patrick Crocker 214.7
- Keith Holcombe 212.7
- Glen Howse 210.6
- Russell Crowe 209.9
- William Smith 208.5
- Kevin Grant 206.7
- Ryan Pfeifer 202.2
- Michael Templeton 200.5
- Jeff Davis 194.3
- Buddy Bice 188.4
- Tim Kohlenberg 186.3
- Gordon Highlander 183.6
- James Daniel 183.4
- Robert Holcombe 171.1
On the official Bowhunters of Alabama Facebook page, the group shared its appreciation for everyone involved in the event, “Great times at the 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer shoot! We appreciate everyone who helped make this shoot possible. We always enjoy shooting for a great cause. Thank you to those who helped set up and break down the match as well. Congratulations to all the winners!”
For more information about the BCRFA, the annual Bow-Up tournament, or ways to get involved in future events, visit www.bow-up.org or contact the BCRFA at 205-413-4600.
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