Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi, celebrated a historic achievement by winning its first state archery championship at the Class 7A state championship held at the Mississippi Horse Park in Starkville. The Golden Wave finished with a score of 3370 points, surpassing the four-time defending champions, D’Iberville, by 54 points. Coach Brad Pressley highlighted the team's journey, noting that they had previously finished as runner-up and had multiple near-misses in past competitions. The success this year was attributed to the leadership of upperclassmen who instilled a championship mentality in the younger students. Senior Brodie Warren was a standout performer, scoring 289 points, which ranked him eighth in the state overall. Junior Peyton Collins also contributed significantly with a score of 288, placing him eleventh overall. Additionally, Kossuth won the Class II title with a score of 3269, and Walnut topped Class I with 3358, showcasing the competitive spirit of archery in Mississippi.