The spotlight at the 2026 Eastern Indoor National Championship wasn’t just on the targets Friday night.

During the National Collegiate Signing Day ceremony at the Owensboro Convention Center, 12 student-athletes officially took the next step in their archery careers as part of the Scholastic 3D Archery (S3DA) event weekend.

In front of family, teammates, and coaches, the following archers were recognized:

Braydon Roberts
Ethan Drury
Sarah Martin
Daphne Ragsdale
Pilot Bowman
Blayne Hunt
Pamela Blessent
Lily Ernst-Hilton
Ella Napier
Claire Ginder
Christine Cook
Anya Carson

The signing ceremony took place Friday at 5:30 p.m. during the four-day national championship, held February 26 through March 1 in Owensboro.

While competition continued throughout the weekend, the ceremony marked a defining moment for these athletes — years of practice, tournament travel, and disciplined training culminating in collegiate opportunities.

The Eastern Indoor Nationals continue to bring elite youth archery talent to Owensboro each year, and Friday night was a reminder that the sport’s future is already locked in.