In the world of archery — where precision, consistency, being able to focus and staying calm under pressure meet physical strength and endurance — Taylin Myers is taking the sport by storm.
At just 13 years old, Taylin Myers is already making her mark in the world of competitive archery. An 8th grader at Yoakum Junior High School and a proud member of the DeWitt County 4-H Club, Taylin has been turning heads with her precision, dedication, and record-breaking performances.
Taylin said as a little girl she would shoot a single green bow from time to time. Taylin began her archery journey in 2021, at the age of 9, while in the 5th grade. She credits Amanda Cowey, wife of Dewitt County 4-H archery coach Gary Cowey, for giving her that initial push into the sport competition — a nudge that clearly paid off. Starting with a Genesis bow set up as a compound, Taylin has since advanced to shooting a Darton Exodus, currently pulling 45 lbs.
Over the years, Taylin has competed in approximately 60 competitions, earning well over 60 awards for her consistent toptier performances. Bettering herself year by year since her starting year, she averaged a total of 1177 points, and with her 2024 season ending with 4322 points. In the 2025 season alone, she’s already claimed over a dozen accolades. Some awards she has earned are the 2025 Grand Champion at the Gulf Coast Shootout, 2025 Reserve Grand Champion at the Ranching and Wildlife Target Archery Compound, 2024 State Champion Texas ASA. 2024 First Place in District 11 Indoor Archery Championship, 2025 Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Division HLSR, 2024 8th Place Jr. Division HLSR, Nueces 1st Jr and intermediate, TEAA State Champion ship 1st place Freestyle, and so many more.
But her most impressive achievement yet? At the 2025 Jr. Texas Ringer competition, Taylin shattered the previous record in the 13U Compound Freestyle Division, scoring 366 points and surpassing the prior record of 357. Shooting 60 arrows in sets of 5, she placed 1st out of 6, setting a new benchmark for her division.
When asked about nerves, Taylin admits that early on, competitions madeheranxious.
“In the beginning, yes,” she says. “But a little less now. I try to go in and start conversations and make it fun.”
Her competition prep includes shooting at least 120 arrows a day to stay sharp. Taylin said a quote that sticks with her is one that her father tells her repeatedly.
“People who want to be good practice until they get it right,” she said. “People who want to be great practice until they can’t get it wrong.”
The future of Taylin in the sport of archery looks promising, said her parents, Amber and Chris Meyers.
“The natural talent that Taylin has when a bow is in her hand amazes us,” they said in a statement. “We are excited to see where her archery journey leads her and so blessed and proud she our daughter.”
While she currently focuses on competitions, Taylin is excited about expanding her skills into hunting in the future. She hopes to continue archery as far as she can go.
Outside of archery, Taylin is a true outdoors enthusiast. She enjoys hunting, fishing, playing volleyball, getting muddy, and working alongside her dad on the forklift. As an only child, she embraces every opportunity to stay active and adventurous.
With her talent, drive, and love for the sport, the future looks incredibly bright for Taylin Myers — and this is just the beginning.
