by Steve Dunford
CARLYLE, IL – The West Frankfort Redbirds Bass Fishing team of Cole Levanti and Brendan Johnson brought home third place in the IHSA State Bass Fishing tournament today at Carlyle Lake. They weighed in at 10 lb. 5 0z.
The two had some momentum going into today’s round. The fishing slowed again today after the front passed, and the wind switched to the north.
Both are Sophomores and multi-sport athletes. Levanti should see significant time for Kevin Toney on the hardwood the next couple of years. Johnson was the punter and seen some time at FS down the stretch for Brian Beery on the football field.
After finishing third in the Lake of Egypt Sectional, a couple hours later Johnson pitched in relief for the Redbirds, picking up a base hit.
The Redbirds are coached by Josh Hefner. Scott Levanti is the boat captain for the team.
The Benton team of Connor Bacon and Josh Eickelman finished 26th in the tourney with 4 lb, 6 oz.
The Woodlawn Cardinals team of Beau Bennett and Jordan Hoppa finished 17th with 5 lb 2 0z. There is a Franklin County connection as both spent the fall on the gridiron for SVWW. They also were on the Elite Eight basketball team, that fell narrowly to Effingham St. Anthony in the Carbondale Supersectional. Hoppa was a nice post player that could step out and pop the three.
The Crab Orchard Trojan team of Bailey Whitehead and Chase Arnold finished 23rd with 4 lb 10 oz. Whitehead is a sophomore that saw a lot of time on the hardwood for Jon Brown this past basketball season.
The Pinckneyville team of Cory Dahn and Kyle Kreger finished 25th with 4 lb. 7 oz.
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