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Alexandria brothers win KC Walleye Classic with 24.88-pound haul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:32 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

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Summary

Ben and Andrew Hittle of Alexandria secured first place at the KC Walleye Classic on June 15, with a total catch weighing 24.88 pounds. Competing against 100 teams, they surpassed past champions Kamin Pierce and Darren Roth, and Ryan and Kennedy Klein. Their largest fish weighed 8.17 pounds. After a rocky start with no catches, the brothers adjusted their strategy and found success in shallow waters. They are now two-for-two in tournaments this season, having also won the Minnesota Fishing Challenge earlier this month.

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By the Numbers

•Ben and Andrew Hittle won KC Walleye Classic on June 15
•They caught a total of 24.88 pounds of walleye
•Their largest fish weighed 8.17 pounds
•They outperformed previous champions in the field
•The brothers plan to compete in three more tournaments this season

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2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Alexandria brothers beat out past champs to win KC Walleye Classic

What they're saying

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Jun. 15—BEMIDJI — Just two weeks ago in Brainerd, Ben and Andrew Hittle won the Minnesota Fishing Challenge walleye tournament on Gull Lake, the first tournament they competed in together this season. Their second tournament of the season was the Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic on Saturday on Lake Bemidji and Lake Irving. And once again, the brothers were on top. Competing against 100 ...
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