2021 High School Events Kick Off
The Bass Federation ’ s Student Angler Federation events have gotten underway in 2021 . Six events were already in the books as of our magazine print date , with plenty more on tap for the rest of 2021 .
A couple high school events had to be rescheduled thanks to the arctic blast that hit much of the country during the month of February , but the 2021 schedule is full speed ahead .
“ Unfortunately , we had to reschedule the Texas State Championship and the South Carolina Open due to that cold snap ,” said TBF National Youth Director Joey Bray . “ Other than that , everything has really gone off without a hitch . We completed all of our events last year and we ’ re planning on doing the same thing this year .”
2021 HIGH SCHOOL STATE EVENT RESULTS
Alabama State Championship February 13 – Neely Henry Joshua Decker and Liam Smith Vestavia Hills 5 pounds , 15 ounces
Arkansas State Championship March 7 – DeGray Lake Cole McNeely and Trey Darden Smackover Buckaroos 12 pounds , 7 ounces
Georgia Bass Pro Shops / Cabela ’ s Earlybird Open Challenge February 6 – Clarks Hill Vernon Reynolds and Hunter Temples North Augusta Fishing Team 18 pounds , 6 ounces
Staying Safe in 2021
With the COVID-19 vaccine making its way to the masses , a return to normalcy appears to be on the horizon . However , TBF continues to follow CDC guidelines and is doing everything possible to keep student anglers and families safe .
“ We have been and will stay COVID-compliant until the government advises us otherwise ,” Cartlidge said . “ We keep the tanks divided and our students away from each other to keep everyone safe and socially distanced . Luckily , all of the anglers are paired with friends and family , so there ’ s no random pairings .” n
Florida State Championship January 30 – St . Johns River Parker Stalvey and Jacob Deel Clay High School Blue Devils 11 pounds , 6 ounces
Georgia State Championship February 28 – Lake Lanier Elijah Benson and Braedon Hubbard Dawson County Tigers 15 pounds , 5 ounces
Louisiana State Championship March 14 – Red River Josh Arrant and Cade Brown West Ouachita / Nelahs Anglers 16 pounds , 3 ounces
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