Calloway County High School Bass Fishing

09/20/2026

It was a hot one yesterday for our boys as they kicked off this year’s fishing season with a team tournament ! We had 7 boats out on the water. They all did a great job and persevered through the heat.

In the end, partners; Tate Ryan and Jase Erwin got the win with a total of 7.70lbs and biggest fish at 2.82lbs. Second place was Benson Weber and partner, Austin Burcham with 1.69lbs.

We sure are looking forward to cooler days ahead but so proud of all the boys and their efforts!

Shout out to our other teams from yesterday:

•Aiden Crawford and Ryan Poole
•Sam Noe and Lucas Burton
•Tuck Faulkner and Jake Galloway
•Cash Pittman and Evan Falwell
•Sawyer Robinson

08/22/2026

05/29/2026

What a great season for the 25-26 Calloway County Bass Fishing Team!

We celebrated our End of Season Banquet and recognized an amazing group of anglers. Our team continues to grow, and we are thankful for every angler, family, and supporter.

Season highlights:
2-First Place finishes
4-Top 5 finishes
4-Top 10 finishes
6 Boats qualified for Regionals
1 Boat competed at State Tournament
2 Boats qualified for Nationals

Top Point Leaders:
🥇 Tate Ryan & Elijah Rudolph
🥈 Aiden Crawford & Ryan Poole
🥉 Austin Burcham & Benson Weber

Proud of this team and excited for the future!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Senior Laker Anglers!

We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and leadership you’ve shown while representing our team and community on and off the water. Thank you for the memories and for everything you’ve given to this program.

Wishing you the best as you step into your next chapter. Keep chasing your goals and never stop fishing for success!

05/10/2026

What an awesome showing for our Laker Anglers at the KHSAA Bass Fishing State Tournament!

Elijah Rudolph and Tate Ryan put in the hard work over two tough days on the water and finished with a total weight of 17 lbs 14 oz, earning a 14th place finish out of 81 boats!

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, determination, and sportsmanship these two showed while representing our Calloway County Bass Fishing Team on the state level. Great season and great job, boys!

05/08/2026

Day one update! 2026 KHSAA Bass Fishing State Tournament from Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Our Anglers Tate Ryan and Elijah Rudolph had a great day on the water weighing in 5 fish for 11 lbs 2 oz. They are currently holding ninth place in the tournament. Keep up the hard work! Good luck tomorrow, stay safe and reel in the fish.

05/08/2026

Good luck today to these two Anglers Elijah Rudolph and Tate Ryan as they compete today and tomorrow in the KHSAA State Bass Fishing Championships.

Takeoff and Weigh-in:
• Friday & Saturday, May 8-9
• Takeoff: 6:30 a.m. All-Female Division First
• Weigh-in: 2:30 p.m. All-Female Division
• Weigh-in: 2:45 p.m. Co-ed Division
• Kentucky Dam Marina
466 Marina Drive
Gilbertsville, KY 42044

04/26/2026

Big day on the water for our anglers at the KHSAA Region 1 Championship on Lake Barkley!

We had 5 boats compete and couldn’t be more proud of the effort and determination shown by every single angler.

Huge congratulations to Tate Ryan & Elijah Rudolph bringing in 6 lb 10 oz and making their way to the STATE TOURNAMENT!

Also representing:
• Kaden Starks & Colson Crouch – 5 lb 9 oz
• Austin Burcham & Benson Weber – 2 lb 11 oz
• Aiden Crawford & Ryan Poole
• Easton Freyburger & Sam Noe

The competition was tough, but our anglers showed up and gave it everything they had.