One hundred and twenty boats blasted off last weekend on Lake Norman for the Special Olympics/North Shelby School benefit bass tournament. Stacey Richards and Brian Triplett got the win with 14.18, while Shane LeHew and Adam Waters picked up second with 13.05. Chad Midkiff and Rob Middelton had 12.37 to secure third. Tony Shook and Michael Fox had 11.85 and took fourth, just edging out Steve Addington and Eddie Kirby, who had 11.84. Completing the top ten were Drew and Amy Montgomery-11.55, Brian and Cody Hoyle-11.53, Brian Thrift and Andy Montgomery-11.50, Jody Wright and Lester Elton-11.17, John Brown and Jerry Goble-10.81.

It took a very respectable 9.91 to get 20th, the last money paying position. There were 64 limits weighed in, 391 fish total and a weight of 698.5.

All said and done, it was a good turnout and a very well run event, which was no shock to me and all anglers, due to Ricky Peace and the crowd he has assembled for this annual event.

KOSA

Weather and sickness kept the Kosa retirees in the house last week. Hopefully they can get one in this week.

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