MANHEIM, Pa. — The Columbia archery team opened up its 2020 indoor campaign Saturday, traveling to Manheim, Pennsylvania, to compete in the Easton Youth & Collegiate Trophy Tournament. First-year Sachiko Keane notched her first collegiate win in the compound division to highlight the outing.
 
"I'm pleased with the results of our first event," said Columbia head coach Derek Davis, who enters his 16th season leading the Lions. "This is a major tournament, but only the first year they've had a collegiate division. The turnout was great and I think it will grow next year."
 
Keane posted a winning score of 640 in compound to lead Columbia in her first collegiate outing. Returning All-American senior Sophia Strachan turned a fourth-place performance in the event with a score of 530.
 
In recurve, three Lions posted top-five showings led by a silver-worthy finish from sophomore Meghan Collins with a score of 564. Junior Christine Kim followed closely behind, placing third with a 560, and sophomore Savannah Ward rounded out the top five in fifth with a score of 538.
 
With the schedule now in full swing, the Lions will head to the New Jersey State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Hamilton, New Jersey.
 
Collegiate Recurve Female
2. Meghan Collins – 564
3. Christine Kim – 560
5. Savannah Ward – 538
8. Nidhi Kanchumarthi – 508
9. Michelle Seung – 475
 
Collegiate Compound Female
1. Sachiko Keane – 640
4. Sophia Strachan – 630
6. Brittney Shin – 614
9. Deborah Teo – 597
 
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