The Fritsch Elementary School Archery Team nocked another incredibly successful season by placing third at the State Archery Competition, sponsored by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and hosted by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). The accomplishment reflects the dedication and hard work of the student-athletes and the strength of the school’s program.
Fourth grader Dean Schroder qualified for Nationals, which will be held April 23–25 in Sandy, Utah. Schroder placed tenth overall in the state of Nevada and earned second place among all fourth-grade boys.
Additional standout performances include Findlay Hohl, who finished as our team’s second-highest scorer, and Jace Schroder, who placed third overall for Fritsch.
The 2025–2026 season hit the mark as another string of successes in recent years for overall scoring. Previously, the Fritsch Elementary Bulldogs Archery Team placed fourth overall at the State Championship in Las Vegas in February of 2023. In 2022, the team placed second overall at the state tournament, and in 2021, the team won the State Title, bringing home the trophy and honor to Carson City for the first time in program history.
“Earning a third-place finish at the state level is a tremendous achievement, especially given the high level of competition across Nevada,” said Bethany Henry-Herman, physical education teacher at Fritsch Elementary. “We are incredibly proud to represent our school and community.”
Below is the full roster of all the Fritsch Bulldog Archers at the State Tournament, listed in order of placement from their school:
- Dean Schroder
- Findlay Hohl
- Jace Schroder
- Addilyn Hall
- Dominic Smith
- Harrison Sullivan
- Isabella Garcia
- Harlee Wilson
- Kaia Goodwater
- Elizabeth Carey
- Clara Papez
- Ari Maxfield
- Sydney Gelbaum
- Callahan Russell
- Maddox Mahe
- Jonathon Gregovich
- Kimberly Raab
- Ella Heinz
- Sumiye Jamerson
- Zhoemi Naller Ribera
- Victoria Giurca
- Shelby Gallagher
- Princeton Jamerson
- Gwen Johnson
The school would also like to recognize Laura Valley, who once again volunteered more than 80 hours to support NASP Archery in Schools through both in-class instruction and team coaching. Additionally, her husband, John Valley served as an official at the event as the NDOW representative. The Valleys continue to be a driving force behind the success and sustainability of this program at Fritsch Elementary.
