GSHSBA Takes Home School and Angler Trophies at THSBA Northeast Division Tournament!
What a weekend for the Grand Saline High School Bass Anglers (GSHSBA)! Competing at the THSBA Northeast Division tournament, our anglers showed grit, skill, and determination, bringing home both the School Trophy and the Angler Trophy. Out of 156 teams representing 26 schools, GSHSBA left a strong impression on the leaderboard.
Top Performances by GSHSBA Anglers
Our Top 3 weights totaled an incredible 43.58 lbs, putting us in a tie for 1st place in the Team of the Year (TOY) standings. The top angler team of Gabe Means and Colby Koonce, coached by BC Travis Jones, brought in an impressive 17.34 lbs, securing 1st Place overall.
Top 22 Teams Awards – GSHSBA Makes a Strong Showing
Out of the top 22 teams who received awards, four GSHSBA teams secured their spot among the best:
- 1st Place: Gabe Means and Colby Koonce, BC Travis Jones, with 17.34 lbs
- 9th Place: Briley Tipps and Paxton Ferguson, BC Eric Autry, with 13.30 lbs
- 10th Place: Raylee Copeland and Noah Harvill, BC Travis Copeland, with 12.94 lbs
- 12th Place: Tyner Jistel and Terry Thompson, BC Brent Jistel, with 12.45 lbs
Additional GSHSBA Team Weigh-Ins
A total of 13 GSHSBA teams weighed in, showing the depth of talent within our angling program:
- Gage and Cooper, BC Brian Dale Milliron, with 10.48 lbs
- Kooper and Cayson, BC Brandon Fugate, with 9.85 lbs
- Chase and Ayden, BC Michael McShooler, with 9.72 lbs
- Ben and Maycie, BC BJ Copeland, with 6.04 lbs
- Casey and Kayden, BC Harold Meroney, with 5.59 lbs
- Kaison and Mason, BC BJ Bolin, with 4.52 lbs
- Cardon and Ian, BC Bryan Anderson, with 3.21 lbs
- Emmalee and Sydney, BC Jimmy Lewis, with 1.82 lbs
- Colson and Linzy, BC Sam Bishop, with 1.51 lbs
Teams That Fished Hard All Day
Although five teams weren’t able to weigh in due to their bass being just under the legal length, they fished hard and made GSHSBA proud. A huge shout-out to:
- Tanner Spindle & Cade Ondrusek, BC Carl Ondrusek
- Aiden Wood & Kyle Ritterbach, BC Dennis Wood
- Bryan Melton & Noah Meroney, BC Taylor Jones
- Cooper Stanley & Ryder Key, BC Jacetan Garner
- Noah Scott & Brayden Furrh, BC Eric Erwin
Looking Ahead: Another Tournament This Weekend
The action isn’t over yet! GSHSBA will be hitting the water again this weekend for another tournament. Stay tuned to see how our talented anglers perform as they continue their pursuit of excellence and aim for more trophies!
A Challenging but Rewarding Day
The conditions were tough as the fish were in transition, making it challenging to locate consistent patterns. Our Boat Captains worked tirelessly, pre-fishing and adjusting strategies, turning the tournament into a run-and-gun day. Their dedication to the anglers made all the difference, ensuring that our teams could capitalize on every opportunity.
Congratulations, GSHSBA!
What an incredible achievement for our angler athletes and their boat captains! The GSHSBA program continues to grow stronger with each tournament. The future is bright as these talented anglers keep honing their skills through practice and perseverance.
Keep up the great work, team, and let’s keep pushing toward the top!
