Local teams did well in the annual Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament held this past weekend at Merritt Resevior taking five of the top ten spots. Results 2023
1st. Marcus Dryak, Omaha, Rex Brown, Niobrara -18.03 pounds
2nd. Nick Larsen, Valentine, Jay Elliott, Omaha – 15.15 pounds
3rd. John Michalek, Valentine, Amos Hagedorn, Valentine – 14.70 pounds
4th. Tyler Brown, Valentine, Jeremy Stec, Valentine – 13.25 pounds
5th. Chad Richardson, Ogallala, Ben Garver, Hickman – 12.80 pounds
6th. Eric Allemang ,Clearwater, Derek Thiele, Clearwater – 12.64 pounds
7th. Scott Mares, Monte Mares, Eagle – 12.21 pounds
8th. JinLee Sayaloune, John Sayaloune, Scottsbluff – 11.55 pounds
9th. Tyler Osnes, Valentine, Trey Eggert, Valentine – 11.25 pounds
10th. John Graham, Kearney, Jeff Ohlmann, Valentine – 10.72 pounds
Big Fish Awards
Big Catfish – Steve Kramer, Omaha. 7.1 pounds
Big Bluegill – Chad Richardson, Ogallala. .74 pounds
Big Perch – Jay Elliott, Valentine. 1.21 pounds
Big Crappie – Nick Larsen, Omaha. 1.69 pounds
Big Rock Bass – Nick Larsen, Valentine. .88 pounds