UPIKE to add archery
0Written By Chris Figg
Next year, the University of Pikeville is looking to add a new sports team. Archery takes aim on Pikeville.
When UPIKE deleted women’s lacrosse team, it needed something to take its place. Right now, archery seems like the best fit with 26 high schools in the area that already participate in it.
With this new team, they’re looking to boost enrollment. Archery should increase interest in high school archers to come to UPIKE.
There’s going to be at least 18 men and women on the team. Currently, the university is still searching for a coach.
“We’re excited. We’re looking forward to getting this thing on the road for next year. We’re going to hit the ground running,” Athletic Director Robert Staggs said.