Bass Fishing
Lebanon wins NHIAA Bass Fishing State Championship
Key athletes: James Barkley Jr. and Sam Lacasse had a winning bag, limiting out with 8 fish for 21.06 lbs. Barkley Jr. and Lacasse also won the Smallmouth Lunker award with a 3.62 lb smallie.
Key moment: Barkley Jr. had a first-cast 3.50 lb smallie and never let up — he fished his plan perfectly.
Coach’s quote: “We’re very proud of the time and work the kids put in to win the State Championship. Losing last year by 0.5 lb. stung a bit, so the kids prepared meticulously, fished clean, stayed focused, and won.” – Mike Anikis, James Barkley Sr., Jay Giguere, Dan Huff, Lebanon