Local youth wins 2nd

By Kathy Thomson

A Shackelford County 4-H member, with the help of a family friend, placed second in the team division of the 2020 statewide 4-H Virtual Bass Fishing tournament sponsored by District 5 on March 7, 14, and 21. 

“Woods Peterson of Albany and Jack Morris of Dallas County participated all three weekends,” said Shackelford County Agri-Life extension agent Kloey Painter. “Their bass together weighed in at 19.1 pounds. They caught them at Lake Rainbo.” 

Rainbo Lake is located in East Texas near Athens.

“I’m super proud,” said Painter. “I think the boys had a great time!”

Results of the state-wide contest were announced this week. 

Unlike many virtual events taking place this year, this fishing tournament has been held using this format for at least six years.