Carbon Express Pro-Staff archer James Lutz earned gold and silver medals for Team USA at Archery World Cup Stop #2 in Shanghai, China, competing with Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ arrows and TruFire Rivet release equipment.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) concluded its 2026 Eastern National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, with 16,082 student archers from 1,132 schools competing across Bullseye and 3D disciplines. The event featured record participation and introduced new outdoor experiences including bowfishing, rock climbing, and virtual reality archery simulators.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery achieved dominant podium finishes across multiple divisions at the ASA Minden event in Louisiana. Notable winners included Chance Beaubouef in Men's Open Pro, Lauren Carver in Women's Pro, and Brian Stokes in Senior Masters, with the brands demonstrating strong performance across amateur and professional divisions.
Pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz won the APX Championship hosted by Archery Pro Extreme, defeating Mathias Fullerton and Louis Price. Lutz shot Carbon Express Nano PRO® RZ 350 arrows and a TruFire® Rivet release, continuing his momentum after a recent world-record performance.
Pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz set a new world record at the 2026 Gator Cup with a score of 719 in the 50-meter, 72-arrow round using Carbon Express Nano PRO RZ 350 arrows, surpassing the previous record of 718 that stood for over a decade.
Kyle Douglas of Team Mathews won first place in the Men's division at the 2026 NFAA Marked 3D National Championships in Redding, California. Team Mathews earned five podium finishes, including victories by Tim Audus in the Senior division and second-place finishes by Beretta McKee and Katelyn Bordwell in the Women's division.
New Mexico archers achieved exceptional results at the 2026 NASP® Western National Bullseye Tournament in Sandy, UT, with standout performances across all divisions. Highlights include Ashlynn McGinnis's 7th-place national finish, Hugo Hashagen's 4th-place middle school boys ranking, and strong team placements from Early College High School, Sams Academy, and Red Mountain Middle School.
The 2026 NASP Western National Tournament in Sandy, Utah attracted 4,527 student archers from 507 schools across 25 states competing in Bullseye and 3D disciplines. The three-day event featured pin trading, app-based scavenger hunts, and vendor engagement, showcasing NASP's continued growth in in-school archery programs nationwide.
Team Mathews delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 Camp Minden ASA, securing three Pro division wins and eleven podium finishes overall. Notable winners included Kyle Douglas, Randy Morocco, and Jack Wallace, with Derek Phillips, Mathews Pro Staff Manager, praising the team's depth and consistency across divisions.
Chance Beaubouef won the Open Pro title at the ASA Pro/Am Tour stop in Minden, Louisiana, competing with Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery equipment. His victory demonstrates the performance and accuracy of these three brands at the highest level of competitive archery.
Victory Archery introduces three competition-focused arrows: the VTAC 23, VX27, and 3DHV, engineered with MaxxKe™ Technology for precision, speed, and consistency in competitive 3D target archery. Each arrow features Victory's advanced carbon construction and precision manufacturing standards.
Barnett Crossbows introduces the Recruit XP, a budget-friendly crossbow designed for beginner hunters and youth. Featuring the TriggerTech trigger system, 350 feet per second speed, and an easy rope-cocking mechanism, the Recruit XP delivers reliable performance without unnecessary complexity or cost.
Victory Archery manufactures carbon arrows using proprietary MaxxKe™ Technology and ICE™ Nano Ceramic Coating to exceed industry standards. As part of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Victory controls every production stage from fiber development to finished shaft, ensuring weight-matched consistency and superior accuracy.
Pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz set a new world record at the 2026 Gator Cup with a score of 719 in the 50-meter, 72-arrow round using Carbon Express Nano PRO RZ 350 arrows and TruFire Rivet release, surpassing the previous record of 718 that stood for over a decade.
Team Mathews achieved historic success at the 2026 Gator Cup in Sparta, Wisconsin, with Jimmy Lutz setting a new 72-arrow 50-meter compound world record of 719 points. Kyle Douglas finished third in Compound Men's, while Olivia Dean claimed the Compound Women's title.
Magnet Cove High School won the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Archery in the Schools 3D State Championship with 1,710 points, completing their second consecutive sweep. Cash Hignight and Holly Chandler led the Panthers with individual victories and $500 scholarships from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) announced a new national "Grand Champion" award launching with NASP® 3D in 2026. One male and one female archer will be recognized annually based on combined scores from Bullseye and NASP® 3D competitions at Eastern or Western Nationals and the NASP® Championship. Winners will be honored at the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum in Springfield, Missouri.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) reported a 12.3% increase in students recognized for academic success in the 2025-2026 school year, with over 100 new schools participating. NASP President Tommy Floyd highlighted how the program removes barriers to participation, while Easton Technical Products' Carri Garrett praised archery's impact on student focus and confidence.
Easton Archery's X10 arrow dominated the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Puebla, Mexico, with all individual gold medalists using X10 shafts. Winners included Zhu Jingyi, Brady Ellison, Sara Lopez, and Matthias Fullerton across recurve and compound categories.
The 60th Vegas Shoot showcased record-setting performances with widespread adoption of Easton X27 arrow shafts among top compound archers. Mike Schloesser won his third title, Ella Gibson claimed her first championship, and Brady Ellison earned his record 12th Vegas Shoot title in recurve competition.