Chicago Public League Sports Blog

Harlan Makes a Bass Fishing Team

Harlan joins Taft and Simeon as CPS schools with Bass Fishing Teams.

The IHSA created a new sport last year called Bass Fishing. 199 entries state wide participated in the inaugural season. The sport is more popular downstate with 17 down state schools - including state champion West Frankfort  - finishing in the top 20 at state last year. This year, the numbers are up as 226 entries made the November 1, 2009 deadline. New in the Public League this year will be Harlan Academy from the south side. Harlan joins CPS schools Taft and Simeon. Taft and Simeon had teams last year.

New IHSA Bass Fishing Website Added to Links Page

photo from new IHSA Bass Fishing Web SIte : http://www.thefuturefisheshere.org/index.htm

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Inaugural IHSA state bass sectional tournament starts April 24, 2009 at desginated lakes across Illinois.

Taft and Simeon High Schools are the only CPS schools participating at the first state Bass Tournament.