Tornado hits Niggemeyer’s hometown

James Niggemeyer’s trip back from the Western swing turned worrisome for the Elite Series pro, but he’s grateful his family is fine after a tornado devastated their hometown of Van, Texas.

Pirched for victory

Home-state angler Cliff Pirch caught five bass that weighed 14 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday and held onto the top spot on Lake Havasu, although Takahiro Omori had a big day and trails by less than a pound.

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