The IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament wrapped up Saturday on Lake Shelbyville, with 61 boats competing after qualifying from six statewide Sectionals.
Seven downstate teams, featuring 14 local anglers, finished in the top 20.
Top Downstate Finishes:
1st Place –
Myles Verdeyen & Hayden Porter (Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg)
Total Weight: 24 lbs. 14 oz.
🏆 Tournament Champions
4th Place –
Lucas Hodge & Zane Barthelemy (Salem)
Weight: 22 lbs. 10 oz.
5th Place –
Kyson Bradley & Lain Burgener (Newton)
Weight: 21 lbs. 15 oz.
6th Place –
Dawson Hoene & Brody Thole (Teutopolis)
Weight: 21 lbs. 3 oz.
9th Place –
Gunner James & Landon Kirts (Newton)
Weight: 20 lbs. 2 oz.
15th Place –
Reid Fancher & Drake Koester (Olney)
Weight: 17 lbs. 7 oz.
17th Place –
Chase Kujawa & Ryley Stewart (Waltonville)
Weight: 16 lbs. 13 oz.
Other teams from Effingham, Benton, Eldorado, and Herrin also competed strongly.
For full results and details, visit ihsa.org. Congratulations to all the anglers on an outstanding tournament!