Cassius Olson headed to Big Bass Zone JR Championships

LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i High School freshman Cassius Olson will be in Branson, Missouri this weekend said Matthew Olson, Cassius’ dad.

“Cassius will be representing the state of Hawai‘i in competing for $300,000 in prizes at the Big Bass Zone JR Championships in Branson,” Matthew said. “Cassius, an avid bass fisherman on Kaua‘i, will be the first participant from Hawai‘i to compete in the tournament against some of the top anglers from each of the United States.”

Cassius, who also competes with the Kaua‘i High School cross country team, said he is excited to go fish a state he’s never fished before and meet a lot of new people and great fishermen.

“I just wanna enjoy the experience competing and fishing new water in a different climate,” Cassius said….