The 4th GHSA Bass Fishing State Championship, presented by Alfa Insurance, was held May 4th at Clarks Hill Lake. Congratulations to state champions Ryan Soles and James Brooks of the West Laurens Raiders. A total of 61 schools and 126 boats made the finals from four qualifying tournaments held in January, February, March and April.
Appreciation goes to Kevin Giddens (GHSA Bass Coordinator), Randy Sullivan & staff (Federation Angler), volunteers, Wildwood Park at Clarks Hill Lake, Alfa Insurance, TeamIP, Student Angler Federation, Major League Fishing and all anglers, boat captains, coaches and fans that that contributed to an outstanding day of fishing.
| Top 10 Boats | ||||
| Team | School | Fish | Weight | |
| 1. | RYAN SOLES - JAMES BROOKS | WEST LAURENS | 5/5 | 20-12 |
| 2. | BRYSON DOVER - ANGEL CORNEJO | LANIER | 5/5 | 17-12 |
| 3. | ROPER PUTNAM - ANDREW HIGGINS | LAKESIDE-EVANS | 5/5 | 16-03 |
| 4. | REESE MUTTER - CHARLES ROBERTS | SOUTH FORSYTH | 5/5 | 15-14 |
| 5. | JACKSON THOMAS - COLE BRADLEY | KINGS RIDGE | 5/5 | 15-00 |
| 6. | CARSON LAMB - GAGE GREENS | JACKSON | 5/5 | 14-11 |
| 6. | LEVI IRBY - COLTON HUBER | CENTRAL | 5/5 | 14-11 |
| 8. | DAVIS MADDEN - ADYN DESJADON | EVANS | 5/5 | 14-07 |
| 9. | BRANTON CHAMPION - JACKSON BEHRINGER | RHHS | 5/5 | 14-01 |
| 10. | CHURCHILL HARRIS - CAMPBELL PATTERSON | OCONEE CO | 5/5 | 14-0 |
Official Website / Tournament Info
High School Fishing.org
Photos
Order "weigh-in" photography at GHSA Photo Gallery
Event Program
Digital event program (Produced by ScoreAtlanta).
Merchandise
State championship merchandise available online by Team IP.
Qualifying Results
2024 Qualifying Tournaments:
Jan. 20 - Lake Seminole (Results)
Feb. 17 - Lake Oconee (Results)
Mar. 16 - West Point (Results)
Apr. 20 - Lake Hartwell (Results)
2024 State Championship Tournament
May 4 - Clarks Hill Lake (Fact Sheet)
Qualifiers for State Championship
