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KY High schools adding new sport: bass fishing

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:47:10 +0000

Kentucky is gearing up for its first season of high school bass fishing. Next spring, a skillful flick of the wrist for casting a line or reeling in a big one could land students on school teams competing for the state championship.

Kentucky Second State to Add Bass Fishing as a Varsity Sport

Drew Adams — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:46:46 +0000

Kentucky has been the home of bass fishing for some time, and while the sport is a statewide obsession, not until this year has it been officially incorporated into the high school sports spectrum. The Kentucky High School Sports Association made a decision last month to include bass fishing as a varsity sport across the commonwealth. Drew Adams has more.

KHSAA Adds Bass Fishing as Varsity Sport

Seth Helton — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:56:00 +0000

Kentucky is the second state in the nation to adopt Bass Fishing as a varsity high school sport. Illinois was the first. The Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) reports the inaugural season will begin February 2013 and end in April, culminating in a state championship at the Land between the lakes. KHSAA Sports Information Officer Elden May says there are many entities which are looking to assist in funding.