CANAAN — Superintendent Amanda Isabelle and Athletic Director Stephen Stebbins are pleased to share that the Mascoma Valley High School Bass Fishing team has won its second consecutive state title.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Mascoma’s Bass Fishing team competed in the NHIAA State Bass Fishing Championship at Lake Winnisquam.
The team hauled in eight Smallmouth Bass weighing a total of of 21.40 pounds, edging out runner-up Souhegan High School by just over a pound and earning Mascoma the title of State Champions. Lebanon High School placed third, catching 17.20 pounds of bass.
The team was led by seniors Tanner Moulton and Peyton Sargent, who reeled in additional bass in the competition’s final hour to push Mascoma toward the championship title. The team is coached by Eric Moulton.
The win marks Mascoma’s second year claiming the state title. Last year, the team secured its first championship in program history, catching a dominant total of 22.24 pounds of bass.
“We are incredibly proud of the direction this program is going,” said Athletic Director Stebbins. “This group of kids works incredibly hard, and it is a pleasure to see their work pay off. Congratulations to all.”
“I would like to congratulate Coach Moulton and the team for this incredible accomplishment,” said Superintendent Isabelle. “Their win was hard-fought and well-deserved, and they should be incredibly proud of this achievement.”
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