The 16-year-old South Aiken High School sophomore recently earned a spot on the United States Archery team in the junior male compound division.

He placed fourth in national rankings, securing one of the five coveted spots. Rankings were based on points earned shooting at five of the National Archery Association’s designated tournaments during the year. Abernerthy competed in four of the five tournaments, consistently taking fourth and fifth place while shooting against young men from across the country. This was only his second year to compete in target archery and his first attempt for a national ranking.

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Local bowman sets high mark