Port Freeport announces winners of 16th Annual Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament

FREEPORT, TX - Port Freeport was proud to host its 16th Annual Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament (TACFT) at the Freeport Municipal Park.  The entry fee of a canned good benefited the Brazoria County Dream Center.  They received over 200 canned goods to help fill their pantry.  There were 200 registered anglers with their families from communities in Brazoria County bringing the total attendance to more than 500 people.  “It is an honor to be the host of this type of event each year,” stated Port Freeport Executive Director/CEO Phyllis Saathoff.  “Having our Community families come to Freeport Municipal Park and enjoying the outdoors makes the Port proud to continue this tradition.”   Registrants are divided into two age groups and first through third place prizes are awarded to both groups.  First place received a Surface tablet and printer. Second and third place received Visa gift card.  Each registrant received a t-shirt and a goodie item filled backpack.  They also had an opportunity to win one of over one hundred door prizes.   “We are grateful for the generous support of the many sponsors that make this event possible. I also want to thank the many volunteers that make this event such a success” stated Port Commission Chairman Ravi Singhania.          The young anglers caught a variety of fish and presented a total of 641 that were weighed.  Port Freeport would like to thank everyone who attended and congratulate this year’s winners: Blue Fins Category (Ages 3-8)  First Place – Reid Dusek Second Place – Ryan Dirzanowski Third Place – Isabella Hlavinka Yellow Fins Category (Ages 9-14)  First Place – Katelyn Dirzanowski Second Place – Abigail Pillar Third Place – Jason Hlavinka Port Freeport would like to thank all the volunteers for their dedication and the following sponsors for their support:  Platinum - Ports America, Inc.; Freeport LNG; LJA Engineering, Inc.; Bartlett Cocke Industrial; AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc.; Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.; Doyle & Wachtstetter, Inc.; HDR Inc.; Moffatt & Nichol; Gold - Brazos Pilots Association; Freese and Nichols; Horizon Terminal Services; iAD Architects; ILA Local #30; Red Hook Terminals; Sunstates Security LLC.; Tegrity Homes; Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Vulcan Materials Company; Silver - BASF Corporation; Bay - Houston Towing Co.; Bracewell & Giuliani LLP; Chiquita Brands International; City of Freeport; Dole Fresh Fruit Company; Freeport Mooring & Marine, Inc.; Freeport Welding & Fabricating, Inc.; G&H Towing Company; GAC North America; J & S Contractors, Inc.; McDonough Engineering Corporation; Mauro & Cordoba, P.L.L.C.; Meija Industrial Supply Company; PBK; Phillips 66 Company; Raba Kistner Consultants; Sterling Structures; The Facts; Sponsors - Aguirre & Fields LP; Alvin Sun-Advertiser; Bay Star Group; Baywoods Food; Bell Dental; Blueline Shop; Brazoria Lumber Yard; Brazoria County Septic Services; Castleberry Insurance; Clark Freight Lines, Inc.; Coastal Securities, Inc.; Details Products, Inc.; First State Bank; Gulf Coast Engraving; Gulftex Vending & Coffee Services, Inc.; Kennemer, Masters & Lunsford, LLC; Killum Pest Control; Life In Bloom Studio; On the River Restaurant; River Point Restaurant; Sea Center of Texas; Shaw AV Rental; Southern Shaved Ice; Sparkling Clear Industries, Inc.; Sprint Waste Services L.P.; Superior Fabrication & Maintenance, Inc.; Texas Gulf Engineering, LLC; Texas Port Ministry; The BreVard Company; Turnkey Electric, Inc.; U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 64; Vernor Material and Equipment Co., Inc.; Walmart; Weighing Technologies, Inc.