HCRS announces top anglers in Ralph Stanton Memorial Bass Tournament

MOORESBURG — The Hawkins County Rescue Squad held its 32nd Annual Ralph Stanton Memorial Bass Tournament on Saturday, April 27, at Quarryville Boat Ramp in Mooresburg.

A total of 68 teams entered the tournament competing for cash awards for the top four places and the Lunker award.

Award winners for the 32nd annual event include:

First place — Rufus Johnson and Craig Brewer, 17.3 pounds

Second place — Robbie Linkous and Jacob Linkous, 13.12 pounds

Third place — Coy Jordan and Donnie Holder, 13.6 pounds

Fourth place — J.R. Henard and Travis Carpenter, 13.5 pounds

Lunker — Rufus Johnson and Craig Brewer, 5.10 pounds

The other results have been posted on the Rescue Facebook Page and website at www.hawkinscorescuesquad.org .

“We would like to say a very special thank you to those sponsors who helped make this year’s event possible: Luttrell Staffing Group, Utility Staffing Group, Rural Health Services Consortium, JJM Transport, Christian-Sells Funeral Home, Rocky Top Grafix, Ballad Health, Rogersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Holston Electric/Holston Connect, Michael Gillespie-Hawkins County Property Assessor, Cardinal FG Company, Express Employment Professionals, Henard Lumber Company, Rogersville Electric, Hamilton Long Tax Service, Sherry Price State Farm, Bobby Lee Jinks for 7th District County Commissioner, First Community Bank, Smith Auto Parts, and Dodge.”

Hawkins County Rescue Squad Junior Members would also like to thank each angler who purchased breakfast from their breakfast fundraiser.

“Hawkins County Rescue Squad again would like to thank all the different anglers, sponsors, and our members who helped make this year’s tournament a success. The funds raised from the event are used for the betterment of our agency and to improve the services we provide for the citizens and visitors of Hawkins County. More information about our agency can be found on our website at www.hawkinscorescuesquad.org.”

Information about the 33rd Annual Ralph Stanton Memorial Bass Tournament will be released in early 2025.