Williams sisters set the hook on 34 lbs. of bass to win State title
Newcastle sisters Katelynne and Kaleigh Williams won the Oklahoma High School Fishing State Championship May 31 through June 1 out of Wolf Creek ramp on Grand Lake.
The girls, both sophomores at Newcastle High School, were sitting in second place after the first day of fishing with five fish weighing 18.41 pounds. They caught their biggest bass that day, weighing 4.78 pounds. On day two they had five fish weighing 15.73 pounds for a two-day tournament winning total of 34.14 pounds.
For their efforts, they were named Anglers of the Year, they were awarded scholarships to Murray State College for $16,000 each, and they qualifed to compete nationally.
The Williams sisters, the daughters of Josh and Kara Williams, fished tournaments at Arbuckle Lake, Lake Texoma, Lake Murray, and Grand Lake during the season to finish leading in points and winning first place in the Oklahoma High School Fishing Trail.
Next up for the girls is the June 24-28 16th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship at Grand Lake.
