Rapides High earns second place in Cane River Classic Fishing Tournament

The Cane River Classic fishing tournament brought together student anglers from six schools, with 30 boats competing on Cane River.

According to Rapides High School, the tournament featured both individual team and overall school competitions, with winners determined by the total weight of their catches.

In the individual team competition, Alexandria Senior High School (ASH) claimed first place with a total catch of 14.1 pounds. Rapides High School anglers Tyler and Caleb finished second with 10.9 pounds, while Oakhill placed third with 10.1 pounds.

The overall school competition was determined by combining the weights of each school’s top three teams.

Oakhill earned first place in the overall school standings with a combined weight of 26.9 pounds. Rapides High School finished a close second with 26.1 pounds, followed by Alexandria Senior High School in third place with 22.6 pounds.

Rapides High School celebrated its student anglers for earning second-place finishes in both the individual team and overall school competitions.

The school also expressed appreciation to the boat captains, anglers, and sponsors who contributed to the tournament’s success, recognizing their time, dedication, and support of student fishing programs.

The Cane River Classic provided an opportunity for student anglers from participating schools to compete on the water while representing their respective schools.