Youth Archers Secure Titles at Houston Rodeo
Five local competitors earned championship and ranking honors during the three-day tournament at NRG.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Rodeo
Five youth archers claimed multiple championship titles and top-ten finishes during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery tournament. The competition saw standout performances across various age groups and bow divisions.
Why it matters
The tournament highlights the skill and dedication of local youth in competitive archery. These achievements reflect the growing interest and proficiency in precision sports among regional participants.
Five youth archers competed in the event, with notable wins including Nathan Schoenberg securing his 3rd consecutive championship. Other placements included a 6th place finish for Bo Rerich and a 4th place finish for Chloe Brandt in 3D divisions.
The players
Nathan Schoenberg
An archer who achieved the Grand Champion title in the Senior male barebow division for his third consecutive year.
Laura Schoenberg
A competitor who won Grand Champion in the Intermediate Open Barebow 3D division and Reserve Champion in the Target division.
Chloe Brandt
A youth archer who earned the Grand Champion title in the Senior Compound Fixed Pins target division.
Eliza Sternadel
A young athlete who was awarded Reserve Grand Champion in the Compound Intermediate Fixed Pins target division.
Bo Rerich
An archer who placed as Reserve Grand Champion in the Junior Barebow target division and took 6th place in the 3D division.
The details
Athletes demonstrated mastery in compound and barebow categories, participating in both target and 3D archery rounds at the NRG venue. Top performers included Eliza Sternadel, Nathan Schoenberg, Bo Rerich, Laura Schoenberg, and Chloe Brandt, who collectively secured several Grand Champion and Reserve titles.
Timeline
The competition took place from October 9 to October 11, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This archery event underscores the continued expansion of youth sports programming within the broader Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo schedule. These results help establish the season's top contenders for future regional and state-level archery competitions.
Competitors earned qualifying rankings that contribute to their individual standing within the regional archery circuit. These performances set new benchmarks for participants in the upcoming junior and senior barebow and compound divisions.
The takeaway
These results demonstrate the rising talent pool within youth archery in the Houston area. Aspiring archers can look to these winners as examples of technical consistency across both target and 3D formats.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming competitive events, visit the Houston Rodeo section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Colorado County Citizen.
