State sports briefs

— FISHING

Beebe’s Warden leads Big Bass Bonanza

Nicholas Warden of Beebe has the overall lead in the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza on the Arkansas River, catching a 6.62-pound bass in the Dumas pool. Warden brought his bass in during Saturday’s 8 a.m. weigh-in.

The final day of the three-day tournament, where the biggest bass earns $50,000, is today from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. In addition to the grand prize, the largest bass in each of five designated pools is rewarded with $10,000.

Leaders in the other four pools are: John Higman of Evansville (6.03) - Fort Smith pool;

William Menz of Ward (6.23) - Dardanelle pool;

Andrew Smith of Alexander (5.81) - North Little Rock pool;

Ann Hester of Sherrill (5.47) - Pine Bluff pool.

The prizes will be presented during today’s award ceremony, which will begin at 4 p.m. near the Verizon boat ramp in North Little Rock.

For more information on the tournament and complete results, visit arkansasbigbass.com.

Sports, Pages 39 on 06/27/2010

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