OKEECHOBEE — The Big O Teen Anglers held its July tournament out of Okee-Tantie. This month’s tournament included 14 anglers catching a total of 23 bass at a combined weight of 40.97 lbs. The catch was much better than last month’s.

The largest bass caught was 4.06 lbs. and was caught by Alex Figueroa of the 15-19 age group. Great catch, Alex!

The next tournament will be held on Aug. 31, out of Okee-Tantie with a weigh-in at 1 p.m. Let’s all hope for some better weather and a better bite!

Every month there are boat captains that volunteer their Saturday morning to the youth anglers, therefore thanks should be extended to the following: Buster McMillan, Jim Newell, Herman Parker, John Sales, Brian Casey, Terry Seabolt and Billy Ellerbee. And special thanks to the Mellette family for providing the after-tournament refreshments!

11-14 age group:
• First place — Ragyn Mohney, 5.42 lbs.;
• Second place — Tanner Seabolt, 4.74 lbs.;
• Third place — Mason Davis, 3.36 lbs.;
• Fourth place — Corbyn Lewis, 3.42 lbs. and Big Fish 2.23 lbs.;
• Fifth place — Cayden Durrance, 1.62 lbs;
• Sixth place — Colton McPeak, 1.48 lbs;
• Seventh place — Lane Davis, 1.35 lbs;

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  First place winner in the 11-14 age group was Brian Holtkamp, with 13.92 lbs.
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  Second place in the 11-14 age group went to Tanner Seabolt, with 4.74 lbs.
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  Third place in the 11-14 age group went to Mason Davis, with 3.36 lbs.
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  Fourth place in the 11-14 age group went to Corbyn Lewis, with 3.42 lbs. He also had the Big Fish of 2.23 lbs.

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  First place in the 15-18 age group went to Alex Figueroa, with 8.61 lbs. He also had the Big Fish of 4.06 lbs.
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  Second place in the 15-18 age group went to Tyler Scott, with 5.55 lbs.
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  Third place in the 15-18 age group went to Raith Sales, with 4.18 lbs.

15-18 age group:
• First place — Alex Figueroa, 8.61 lbs. and Big Fish 4.06 lbs.;
• Second place — Tyler Scott, 5.55 lbs.;
• Third place — Raith Sales, 4.18 lbs.