MARATHON — Team Killbox took first place in the Fourth Annual Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament, which wrapped up on Saturday, April 26, after two days of offshore angling in the Florida Keys.
The tournament, which commenced with a kickoff event at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on April 24, featured 17 boats and 94 anglers vying for top honors. The competition culminated in an awards banquet and fundraising benefit held at Aquarium Encounters in Marathon.
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