Champions Earned: STLCC Archers Take Region 16

There’s a difference between competing… and finishing.

The STLCC Archers didn’t just show up to the 2026 NJCAA Division II Region 16 Tournament—they took control of it.

And now, they leave as champions.

This wasn’t luck. This wasn’t a moment.

This was a standard.

A standard built on consistency, preparation, and execution when it mattered most.

Recognition That Matters

Championship teams are built on depth—but defined by the individuals who rise in big moments.

All-Region honors go to:

Emily Newman

Lakota Vincent

Paige Glasgow

Riley Jo Fendler

Tataum Peery

Each one played a role in building something bigger than themselves.

At The Top

And then there are the players who separate.

Pitcher of the Year —Kenzie Griswold

Player of the Year —Reese Kieso

That doesn’t happen by accident.

That’s earned through discipline, composure, and the ability to perform when the pressure is highest.

The Standard Moving Forward

Championships don’t just define a season.

They set expectations.

For the Archers, the message is clear:

This is who we are now.

Devoted Take

Winning is hard.

Sustaining it is harder.

But for STLCC…

this is just the beginning.

Roll Archers.

Originally published by Devoted Athletics · Inside The Game STL.