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Saturday, September 19, 2026 marked an important milestone for Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth as the Central Region held its inaugural tournament at Lake Limestone.

A total of 47 teams took to the water from the #2 Boat Ramp for Stop #1 of the 2026-2027 season, officially kicking off a brand-new chapter of Youth competition in Central Texas.

Anglers were greeted by a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze, but comfortable conditions above the water did not necessarily translate to an easy bite below it. Lake Limestone made plenty of teams work for their fish, and the day proved challenging for many anglers.

Even so, 84 fish were caught, some quality bags made their way to the scales, and the first Central Region champions of the season were crowned.

Central-Stop1- Lake Limestone

Tournament By the Numbers

πŸ“ Lake: Lake Limestone
Launch: #2 Boat Ramp
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Participating Teams: 47
Total Fish Caught: 84

πŸ’° Tournament Cash Payout: $7,320
πŸ’° Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Season-to-Date Payout: $18,720

More than $7,000 went directly back to student anglers at the Central Region’s very first event, setting the tone for what we hope will be a strong inaugural season.

High School Division Results

πŸ₯‡ 1st Place

Adams
Total Weight: 17.43 lbs
Cash Award: $3,000

Adams opened the Central Region season in a big way, bringing 17.43 pounds to the scales and putting more than a 2.5-pound margin between first and second place.

πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place

Tindell / Urabe
Total Weight: 14.63 lbs
Cash Award: $550

πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place

Schwieters / Ehlers
Total Weight: 13.44 lbs
Cash Award: $400

🎣 High School Big Bass

Adams
Big Bass Weight: 5.63 lbs
Cash Award: $190

The High School champion also claimed the division’s Big Bass award with a 5.63-pound fish, bringing Adams’ total cash winnings for the day to $3,190.

Junior Division Results

πŸ₯‡ 1st Place

Coufal / Hernandez
Total Weight: 11.08 lbs
Cash Award: $1,500

Coufal and Hernandez put together an 11.08-pound performance to capture the first Junior Division victory in Central Region history.

πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place

Baird / Mullins
Total Weight: 5.49 lbs
Cash Award: $725

πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place

West / Peters
Total Weight: 4.57 lbs
Cash Award: $435

4th Place

Law / Tice
Total Weight: 4.02 lbs
Cash Award: $240

🎣 Junior Big Bass

Law / Tice
Big Bass Weight: 4.02 lbs
Cash Award: $280

Law and Tice added the Junior Big Bass award to their fourth-place finish, earning a combined $520 for the day.

Full Tournament Results

The Central Region AOY Race Is Underway

With the inaugural tournament officially in the books, the 2026-2027 Central Region Angler of the Year races have begun in both the High School and Junior Divisions.

Stop #1 establishes the first standings of the season, but there is a lot of fishing still ahead. Every tournament will matter as teams work toward the top of the standings and eventually the Central Regional Championship.

High School AOY

The High School field now has its first set of points on the board following Lake Limestone.

πŸ‘‰ View Current High School AOY Standings:
https://app.fishingchaos.com/club/R6KAN2Dkoz6lqw7ctiOz/manage/series/nRmuHHjIAF7gCjDgrhHb

Junior AOY

The Junior Division has also officially started its season-long race, with four more qualifying events ahead before the postseason.

πŸ‘‰ View Current Junior AOY Standings:
https://app.fishingchaos.com/club/R6KAN2Dkoz6lqw7ctiOz/manage/series/kcwdnis6pbSAo3mi2WNr

Thank You to Our Volunteers

Launching a brand-new region takes more than putting a tournament on the calendar. It takes people willing to show up, help where needed, work behind the scenes, and give their time so our young anglers can have a quality tournament experience.

To every volunteer who helped make the inaugural Central Region tournament possible, thank you. Your time and support played a direct role in making this first event a success.

We also want to give a special thank you to Central Region Director Garrett Gill for the time, work, and commitment required to get the Central Region established and its inaugural season underway.

This was tournament number one, but it represents the beginning of something much bigger for Youth bass fishing in Central Texas.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The Central Region could not provide these opportunities without businesses and organizations willing to invest in young anglers.

A sincere thank you to:

Your support helps Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth operate tournaments, grow opportunities for young anglers, and continue putting real cash awards back into the hands of student competitors.

Please support the businesses that support our anglers.

Next Up: Stop #2 at Lake Whitney

The inaugural tournament may be complete, but the Central Region season is just getting started.

🎣 Central Region Stop #2
πŸ“… Saturday, October 17, 2026
πŸ“ Lake Whitney
πŸ›₯️ Lofer’s Bend

Registration is open now: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/FLTCkQmxZFfDanlUKE2B

Lake Limestone gave us our first champions, our first AOY points, and the official beginning of the Central Region.

Now it’s on to Lake Whitney.

We’ll see y’all at Stop #2. 🎣

Texas Bass Nation Youth - September Line Up

Attention Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth & College Anglers!

September is here, and with it comes the official start of the
2026-2027 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth tournament season.

This is a busy month across the organization. All four Youth Regions will fish Stop #1 in September, Youth and College registration remains open, and the mandatory Youth Fundraiser will officially launch for each region at its first tournament.

In other words, we are not easing into this season. We are getting right after it.

September 2026 Youth Tournament Lineup

Four regions. Four season openers. Two big tournament weekends.

CENTRAL REGION

Stop #1
Saturday, September 19th
Lake Limestone | #2 Boat Ramp

Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/central-region

NORTHWEST REGION

Stop #1
Saturday, September 19th
Lake Ray Roberts | Isle Du Bois State Park

Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/northwest-region

NORTHEAST REGION

Stop #1
Saturday, September 26th
Lake Fork | Lake Fork Marina

Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/northeast-region

SOUTHEAST REGION

Stop #1
Saturday, September 26th
Sam Rayburn | Cassels Boykin Park

Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/southeast-region

These first tournaments are more than just the beginning of another season. They are the first opportunity for High School and Junior teams to begin building their 2026-2027 Angler of the Year standings, compete for cash payouts, and start working toward qualification for the 2027 Regional and State Championships.

If you have not registered for your region or your first tournament yet, now is the time to get it handled.

Registration Is Still Open for Youth Anglers

Returning anglers and new teams can still join us for the 2026-2027 season.

Youth anglers compete within one or more of our four regions:

Central | Northeast | Northwest | Southeast

Once your Fishing Chaos account is established and your school or club has been activated, you can register for your region and upcoming tournaments.

If you are still getting everything set up, visit the Registration Section of our website for instructions for anglers, Boat Captains, and Club Advisors.

Do not wait until tournament week to discover that an account, waiver, school activation, or Boat Captain registration still needs attention. Get those pieces squared away now so tournament week can be about fishing.

Mandatory Youth Fundraiser Launches at Stop #1

September also marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 Mandatory Youth Fundraiser.

The fundraiser will officially launch for each region at its Stop #1 tournament, which means:

Central Region: Launches September 19
Northwest Region: Launches September 19
Northeast Region: Launches September 26
Southeast Region: Launches September 26

Anglers can prepare ahead of time by creating their Raise 365 account, joining the fundraiser using their regional code, connecting a parent or guardian, and adding the required contacts.

Once your region’s fundraiser launches, it is time to participate.

There is no minimum dollar amount an angler must personally raise. The requirement is participation. Anglers must share with a minimum of 25 eligible contacts and participate fully in the fundraiser, or complete the available Buy Out option. Anglers who do not fulfill the fundraiser requirement or Buy Out option will not be eligible for the 2027 Regional or State Championships.

Funds raised go directly back into Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth to help operate our tournaments and provide cash prizes for our young anglers.

Review all fundraiser instructions, regional codes, deadlines, and the Buy Out option here:
http://texasbassnationyouth.org/fundraiser

College Anglers, Registration Is Still Open Too

September may belong to the Youth Division on the tournament calendar, but College Division registration is still open for the 2026-2027 season.

College competition begins later this fall, with Stop #1 scheduled for
Saturday, November 21 at Lake Waco, launching from Twin Bridges Park.

If you are planning to compete this season, there is no reason to wait until November to get your team set up. Complete your College registration, review the current rules and waiver requirements, and get the administrative work out of the way now.

The College Division will compete in four qualifying tournaments followed by the 2027 College State Championship, so September is the perfect time to get your season plans in place.

A New Season Starts Now

For some anglers, September means getting back on familiar water with a familiar teammate. For others, it will be the first time they pull up to a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation tournament ramp.

Either way, everybody starts September with the same thing in front of them: a brand-new season.

Four regional openers are coming. AOY races are about to begin. The fundraiser is launching. Registration remains open. And the road toward the 2027 Regional, State, and National Championships is officially underway.

Get registered. Get your fundraiser account ready. Check your tournament dates. Get the boat ready.

September is here. Let’s go fishing, Texas. 🎣

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth is proud to announce an exciting expansion for the upcoming 2026–2027 season with the addition of a brand-new Central Region.

This growth marks a major step forward in our mission to create more opportunities for young anglers across Texas while continuing to build a strong, competitive, and character-driven environment.

Central Region - Texas County Map

A New Region, New Opportunities

The addition of the Central Region will open the door for anglers to compete on some of the best fisheries in Central Texas. With new lakes, new competition, and expanded access, this region will provide a fresh and exciting path for both new and returning anglers.

Our goal has always been to grow the sport while developing young leaders, and this expansion allows us to do just that on a larger scale.

Welcoming Garrett Gill β€” Central Region Tournament Director

We are excited to welcome Garrett Gill to the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth leadership team as the Director of the Central Division.

Garrett brings a unique and powerful combination of experience, leadership, and passion for mentoring the next generation of anglers.

A former fishing guide and fishing show host, Garrett offers real-world knowledge of the sport and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed on the water.

Beyond fishing, Garrett has built a strong foundation of leadership through his service in the U.S. military’s Presidential Honor Guard, where he developed the discipline, respect, and excellence that continue to define his approach today.

Currently serving as a pastor and published author with The Greater Win Ministries, Garrett is deeply committed to mentorship, character development, and helping others grow with purpose and integrity. These values are central to how he will lead and develop youth anglers within the Central Region.

Garrett grew up in Belton, Texas, and now resides in Temple, Texas, with his wife, Tierra. He enjoys having his son Ricky and daughter-in-law Bethany nearby, and spending time with his grandsons, Colt and Eli. When he’s not investing in others, you’ll find him doing what he loves, spending time on the water.

Garrett Gill - Central Division Director

Building the Future of Youth Fishing

Garrett’s vision for the Central Region is clear:
To create a structured, competitive environment that emphasizes accountability, sportsmanship, and respect for the outdoors, while helping young anglers grow in skill, confidence, and character.

He will work alongside the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth leadership team to strengthen and elevate the Central Division while continuing to invest in the future of the sport.

Looking Ahead to 2026-2027

With the addition of the Central Region, the upcoming season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.

More opportunities.
More competition.
More growth.

We are incredibly excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to see anglers across Texas take advantage of everything this new region will offer.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding schedules, lakes, and registration details for the 2026-2027 Central Region season.

2025–2026 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth
Schedule Announced

2025-2026 Youth Division Schedule Is Here for All Regions!

We are excited to officially announce the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Division 2025–2026 Tournament Schedule! This season is shaping up to be one of our best yet, with incredible opportunities for Junior and High School anglers to compete, grow, and make lasting memories on the water.

Whether you’re a returning team or new to the trail, we can’t wait to see you out there representing your school and community.

Below is the full season schedule for all regions:

2025-26 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Schedule - All

Note: The Northeast Regional Championship has been rescheduled to Saturday & Sunday, May 9–10, 2026 to avoid a conflict with the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) schedule. This change ensures all Northeast anglers have the opportunity to participate in this major regional event.

Looking Ahead to an Incredible Season

Our anglers continue to raise the bar each year, and we can’t wait to watch the skill, sportsmanship, and passion you bring to the water this season. From first casts at your opener to the final weigh-in at the championship, we know it’s going to be a season filled with great competition and unforgettable moments.

Stay Updated

For the latest updates, event details, and announcements, check back on our Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Blog and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Chris Thorn and Jonathan Britt

We’re excited to announce two outstanding additions to our leadership team at Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth.
Chris Thorn will serve as our new Northeast Regional Director, and Jonathan Britt will step into the role of Northwest Regional Director. Both bring a deep passion for fishing, strong family values, and proven leadership in youth fishing programs. We’re proud to have them help shape the next generation of Texas anglers.

Chris Thorn

Northeast Regional Director

Chris Thorn brings a lifelong love for the outdoors into his new role as Northeast Regional Director. At 48, Chris is an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer, and he’s passionate about helping young people experience the same connection to nature that has shaped his life.Β 

Chris owns Lanyard Construction and lives in Texas with his wife Jessica and their two sons, Case (13) and Caden (11). Case shares his dad’s love for fishing, golf, and hunting, while Caden enjoys the outdoors and playing baseball. As a family, the Thorns are committed to spending time together outdoors and encouraging other families to do the same. They are strong advocates for getting kids off screens and into the natural world.Β 

Chris is honored to step into this leadership role and looks forward to mentoring youth anglers and helping grow the Northeast region of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth.

Jonathan Britt

Northwest Regional Director

Jonathan Britt is a dedicated father of five and a lifelong fisherman whose family is deeply involved in the fishing industry. Together, they travel for tournaments, collaborate on fishing-related businesses, and actively support youth fishing efforts across the state. 

Jonathan leads the Decatur youth fishing team, a position he’s held for the past three years, and previously supported several other youth teams. He and his family also run sLiK Baits, a custom bait and rod manufacturing business, where Jonathan personally handcrafts rods and soft plastics. Through their other venture, tourneyinabox.com, they organize tournaments for bass clubs, fundraisers, and special events throughout Texas. 

Jonathan is thrilled to join the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth leadership team and is committed to giving as many kids as possible the opportunity to fall in love with the sport of fishing, just like he did as a child.

Please join us in welcoming Chris and Jonathan to our leadership team. With their experience, energy, and passion for youth development, the future of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth is in great hands!

2025 State Championship
🎣 2025 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth State Championship – RECAP
What a week at Cedar Creek Reservoir in Gun Barrel City, TX!

On June 5–6, the best of the best from all three Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth regions β€” Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast β€” came together to battle it out in our biggest event of the year: the 2-day State Championship.

πŸ”₯ 112 Teams Total
– 68 High School Teams

– 44 Junior Teams

πŸ’Έ $23,400 Total 2025 State Championship Payout!

πŸ† High School Division Champions
πŸ₯‡ Braden Norton & Caden Williamson – 32.40 lbs – Took home the Grand Prize: $10,000 and secured their spot at the 2025 Nationals!
πŸ₯ˆ Griffin Antunes – 31.64 lbs | Awarded $1,975 + Nationals Qualification
πŸ₯‰ Joshua Adams & Dakota Morris – 30.34 lbs | Awarded $842

πŸ… 4th–9th Place Payouts: $1,603 awarded across top finishers

🎯 High School Big Bass:

AJ Amonett & Carter Schnoor – 7.40 lbs | Awarded $680

🎣 Junior Division Champions
πŸ₯‡ Rodee Owen & Case Thorn – 30.63 lbs – Earned the Grand Prize: $5,000 and punched their ticket to the 2025 Nationals!
πŸ₯ˆ Bayne Robinson & Kade Stephenson – 22.57 lbs | Awarded $1,786 + Nationals Qualification
πŸ₯‰ James Riley & Cooper Finch – 21.63 lbs | Awarded $472 + Nationals Qualification

πŸ… 4th–6th Place Payouts: $602 awarded across top finishers

🎯 Junior Big Bass:

Carter Hawthorn & Aiden Lacombe – 6.42 lbs | Awarded $440

πŸ‘‘ 2025 State Angler of the Year Team

Big congratulations to Joshua Adams & Dakota Morris on being crowned our State AOY Team!

πŸ™ To Our Volunteers:

Across all three of our Texas regions – Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast – THANK YOU for your incredible hard work, time, and dedication to supporting our youth anglers. This organization would not be possible without each and every one of you. From early morning boat checks to late-night cleanups and everything in between, your efforts make these tournaments run smoothly and successfully.

πŸŽ“ Special thank you to the DBU Fishing Team and Tarleton Fishing Team for stepping up to assist during our State Championship. Your help on-site made a huge difference, and we’re proud to have your support!

πŸ’¬ Shoutouts to our Event Team: 
     πŸŽ€  Emcee – Hank Harrison
     πŸŽ₯  Videographer – Jonathan Link
     πŸ“Έ  Photographer – Chloe Kurth

     πŸ‘ And to the dedicated leadership of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth: Nathan Byerly, TJ Riley, and Jessica Cutshall – thank you  for your commitment to youth fishing and another fantastic season!

πŸ’Ό To Our Sponsors – THANK YOU!
We are so grateful to the businesses that continue to support our youth. We encourage everyone in our community to return the favor – go support these companies that believe in what we’re building together!
🎁 Giveaway Partners – We Appreciate You!
Please check out these amazing companies and show them your support:
πŸͺ± Slik Baits – Thank you for your generous donation of baits for all our anglers!
🎣 Angler Armour – Thank you for your reel covers and generous support!
🧒 Circle 66 Outfitters – Thank you for the high-quality embroidered TBN hats and fast turnaround!

🏑 To Our Incredible Hosts – Gun Barrel City, Texas
What a phenomenal host you’ve been once again! Your hospitality, community support, and partnership mean the world to us. You continue to go above and beyond to create a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable environment for our youth anglers and their families. We are proud to call Gun Barrel City our Championship home!

Good luck to all of our High School and Junior teams heading to the 2025 National Championship!
Thank you for an incredible season. We’ll see y’all back next season!
πŸ—“ Registration for the 2025–2026 Season opens August 1st – stay tuned!
2025 Northwest Regional Championship
πŸŽ£πŸ† 2025 NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP – POSSUM KINGDOM πŸ†πŸŽ£
What. A. Weekend! We wrapped up the 2024–2025 Northwest Region season in style at the Northwest Regional Championship this past Saturday, May 17th at Possum Kingdom Lake. With 87 boats on the water, perfect weather, and some incredible bags brought to the scales, it was a Championship to remember! πŸ’ͺβ˜€οΈ
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πŸ’° Total Payout This Tournament: $12,200
πŸ’° 2024–2025 Season Total Payout: $67,350
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πŸ† High School Division Winners:
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: Lukas Britt & Jarrett McMaster – 15.75 lbs, Payout: $5,000
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: Max Moore & Tyler Page – 12.20 lbs, Payout: $1,000
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: AJ Amonett & Carter Schnoor – 12.10 lbs, Payout: $800
πŸ’Έ Additional $1,500 paid to 4th–7th place!
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πŸ… Junior Division Winners:
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: Kase Bransom & Kollin Bransom – 16.59 lbs, Payout: $1,500
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: Bo Ballou & Houston Harrison – 15.33 lbs, Payout: $800
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: Maddox Mustian – 9.09 lbs, Payout: $600
πŸ’Έ Additional $500 paid to 4th–5th place!
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🐟 Big Bass Winners:
🎣 Kase & Kollin Bransom brought in the Big Bass of the day at 8.59 lbs, earning an extra $500 payout!
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πŸ₯‡ 2024–2025 Angler of the Year Teams:
High School Division: Mark Cerja, Jr. & Peyton Hills
Junior Division: Trace Mara & Casen Whitten
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πŸ‘ Congratulations to these teams for outstanding performance and consistency across the season!
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πŸ™ To our Volunteers:
We couldn’t do this without our incredible volunteers. A huge thank you to the Tarleton Fishing Team for helping us make this weekend run smoothly. Your dedication and support mean the world to our staff and these youth anglers!
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πŸ’™ To our 2024–2025 Sponsors:
Larry Bender: Allstate Insurance, Newland Real Estate, Lifted Trucks, HB Hunting Products, Giggles and Grins Pediatric Dentistry, BassBoatWired.com, Irwin Construction, Revelation Outdoors Texas A&M, and Big Rig Outdoor Media β€” thank you for helping us create opportunities, memories, and experiences that will last these kids a lifetime. We couldn’t do it without you.
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πŸŽ₯ Video Recap: https://youtu.be/4ZJr4j6vpuk
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πŸ“… Next Up: Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth State Championship – June 4–6 at Cedar Creek Reservoir! Invitations for qualifying Northwest Region anglers were sent out Saturday, May 17thβ€”check your inbox and get ready for the biggest stage of the season! πŸŽ£πŸ†
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The following teams are headed to the 2025 State Championship:
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🎣High School Division:
  • Britt | McMaster
  • Moore | Page
  • Amonett | Schnoor
  • Anderson | Lambert
  • Smart
  • Beal | Bearden
  • Dobbs | Otto
  • Lindsay | Neeley
  • Dunlap | Gallaway
  • Ogle | Townsend
  • Cerja | Hills
  • Ackerman | Sutton
  • Stovall | Stovall
  • Cherry
  • Moore | Williams
  • Brennan | Veltri
  • Bender | Riley
  • Stone | Trumble
  • Shoemaker | Teichelman
  • Mabry | Mabry
  • Burks | Tally
  • Adams | Morris
  • Chism | Reinisch
  • Leiskau | White
  • Black | Horton
  • Langford | Slimp
  • Browning | Mensing
  • McGuire | Vincent
  • Richardson | Scott
  • Key
  • Babcock | Parker
  • McMillon
  • Basham | Morrison
  • Morris
  • Hernandez | Rucker
  • Bolton | Posey
  • Mills | Vance
  • Freeman | Morales
  • Collins | Moran
  • Garner
🎣Junior Division:
  • Mara | Whitten
  • Rhodes | Skiles
  • Howard | Scheffler
  • Crum | Doty
  • Diller | Stearns
  • Knight | Wood
  • Coufal | Werner
  • Brooks | Brooks
  • McCulloch | McCulloch
  • Barajas | Zornes
  • Bigham | de Barbanson
  • Kieschnick | Patterson
  • Blackwell | Hernandez
  • Lowe | Parker
  • Reynolds | Reynolds
  • Boyles | McClung
  • Munoz | Skiles
  • Pirkle | Robinson
  • Hicks | Slimp
  • Mustian
  • Bailey | Brandon
  • Eilers | McNamara
  • Ballou | Harrison
  • Adcock | Skerik
  • Sanchez | Sanchez
  • Bransom | Bransom
  • McGregor | Youngblood
  • Mullins
  • Morris | Swick
  • Kovaleski | Shifflette
  • Benson | Lambert
  • Barajas | Wells
  • Redden | Suhn
  • Springer
  • Swick
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#texasbassnationyouth #northwestregion #youthbassfishing #RegionalChampionship #PossumKingdom #BigBass #FishingFamily #ThankYouVolunteers #ThankYouSponsors #RoadToState #2025Season #AnglerOfTheYear
πŸŽ£πŸ† SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP – LAKE O’ THE PINES πŸ†πŸŽ£
What. A. Weekend! Southeast Anglers wrapped up the regular season in style at the 2024-25 Southeast Regional Championship on Lake O’ The Pines, April 26–27thβ€”and WOW, did these young anglers bring the heat! πŸ”₯
With two full days of competition, some seriously impressive bags, and incredible sportsmanship all around, it was a championship event to remember. From start to finish, the energy was high, the scales were heavy, and the Southeast Region proved exactly why it’s one of the strongest in Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth! πŸ’ͺ🐟
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πŸ’° We’re proud to share that we awarded a total of $9,200 in cash prizes across our High School & Junior Divisions, Big Bass, and Angler of the Year Awards!
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πŸ† High School Division Winners (2-Day Totals):
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: Kaden Paprocki & Aaron Hubert – 45.00 lbs. | Payout $3,000
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: Caden Alexander & Brise Hazelton – 41.82 lbs. | Payout $700
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: Slade Nunally – 36.22 lbs. | Payout $400
πŸ… 4th Place: Jacob Cernosek & Nicholas Cernosek – 34.87 lbs. | Payout $250
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πŸ… Junior Division Winners (2-Day Totals):
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: Bayne Robinson & Kade Stephenson – 42.81 lbs. | Payout $1,000
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: Cullen Simon & Easton Stanley – 30.55 lbs. | Payout $600
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: Nick Johnson & Brody Rock – 27.39 lbs. | Payout $300
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🐟 Big Bass Winners:
🎣 High School Big Bass: Kaden Paprocki & Aaron Hubert – 8.22 lbs. | Payout $270
🎣 Junior Big Bass: Bayne Robinson & Kade Stephenson – 6.27 lbs. | Payout $180
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🌟 2024-2025 Angler of the Year Awards:
These anglers dominated throughout the entire season and secured the top spots with incredible consistency. Huge congratulations to our AOY winners!
πŸŽ“ High School AOY: Jay Delk | Payout $2,000
πŸ§’ Junior AOY: Cullen Simon & Easton Stanley | Payout $500
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πŸ™ A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers:
From early morning check-ins to weigh-in support and everything in betweenβ€”you made this championship weekend run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without your time, heart, and commitment to these youth anglers. Thank you!
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πŸ’™ To Our Southeast Region Sponsors:
A special thank you to Classic Fleet, LIV Fishing, AccuFloors of Galveston, and Boat Drip for supporting our anglers and making weekends like this possible. Your contributions fuel the dreams of the next generation of fishing talent!
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πŸ“… NEXT UP – 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
We’re headed to the big stage: the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship at Cedar Creek Reservoir in Gun Barrel City, TX, June 4–6, 2025! πŸ†
πŸŽ‰ Invitations have already been sent to our qualifying Southeast Region teams!
πŸ“§ If you’re on the list and didn’t receive your invite, please reach out to Nathan Byerly at nbyerly@texasbass.org
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HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS HEADED TO STATE:
  • Delk
  • Alexander | Hazelton
  • Norton | Williamson
  • Cernosek | Cernosek
  • Hubert | Paprocki
  • Burke | Sales
  • Gallier
  • Clendennen | Mancill
  • Griffin | Sponseller
  • Nunnally | Woods
  • Fowler | Fuller
  • Smith | Wall
  • Peet | King
  • Gallagher | Mayeu
  • Govea | Govea
  • Greenhaw | Hopson
  • McCroskey | Talbert
  • Collins | Elkins
  • Bird | Bird
  • Higginbotham | Levi
  • Miles | Miles
  • Coffee | Kinman
  • Burton | Burton
  • Mitchell | Walters
  • Woodrome | Kosina
  • Luker | McAlpin
  • O’Brien
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JUNIOR TEAMS HEADED TO STATE:
  • Simon | Stanley
  • Adkison | Brown
  • Atwood | Atwood
  • Seago | Telles
  • Corbello | Gates
  • Martin | Robb
  • Jackson | Snook
  • Brandt | Briscoe
  • Robinson | Stephenson
  • Barnhart | Powell
  • Diehl | Kosh
  • Hawthorne | Lacombe
  • Riley | Finch
  • Bryant | Bryant
  • Garcia | Yates
  • Griffin | Trahan
  • Martinez | Wilkins
  • Tant | Tice
  • Holden | Wyble
  • Brister | Fountain
  • Bohan | Bohan
  • Lunceford | Rodriguez
  • Cutshall | Lee
  • Bearden | Collins
  • Johnson | Rock
  • Miller | Oliver
  • Bruno | Konikowski
  • Lewis | Luttrell

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πŸ”₯ What a way to end the regular season, Southeast! We’re proud of each and every angler who made this season one to remember. Good luck to all our qualifiersβ€”we’ll see you at STATE! 🎣πŸ’₯

πŸŽ£πŸ† NORTHWEST REGION – REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! πŸ†πŸŽ£

We want to extend a huge congratulations to all of our Northwest Region anglers on an incredible 2024-2025 season! Your dedication, sportsmanship, and passion for the sport made this year one to remember. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

Now it’s time to take the next step! We’re proud to officially announce the teams who have qualified for the 2024-2025 Northwest Region Regional Championship at Possum Kingdom Lake on Saturday, May 17th!

πŸ“¬ Invitations have been sent via email to all qualifying teams.
πŸ‘‰ If you did not receive your invitation, please contact:
πŸ“© TJ Riley – tjriley@texasbass.org
πŸ“© Brandy Kurth – bkurth@texasbass.org

We are so proud of every single angler who fished with us this seasonβ€”and we can’t wait to see our qualifying teams represent the Northwest Region at Regionals! πŸŽ‰

πŸŽ“ High School Division Qualifiers:

  • Cerja | Hills
  • Moore | Page
  • Amonett | Schnoor
  • Shoemaker | Teichelman
  • Dobbs | Otto
  • Stone | Trumble
  • Cherry
  • Moore | Williams
  • Anderson | Lambert
  • Mills | Vance
  • Chism | Reinisch
  • Ackerman | Sutton
  • Montgomery
  • Black | Horton
  • Hernandez | Rucker
  • Bender | Riley
  • Martin | Stockard
  • Bolton | Posey
  • Carey | Wilkins
  • Browning | Mensing
  • Bullock | Hickman
  • Burks | Tally
  • Stovall | Stovall
  • Key
  • Brennan | Veltri
  • Gresham | Slimp
  • Egbert | Egbert
  • Morris
  • Garner
  • Langford | Slimp
  • Collins | Moran
  • Cadenas | Childers
  • Gieck | Gottschalk
  • Blessing | Brogan
  • Adams | Morris
  • Mabry | Mabry
    Christiansen | Coffman
  • Lawyer | Morales
  • Dunlap | Gallaway
  • McMillon
  • Leiskau | White
  • Corwin | James
  • Garcia | Wells
  • Babcock | Parker
  • Callis | Denson
  • Smart
  • Basham | Morrison
  • McGuire | Vincent
  • Freeman | Morales
  • Beal | Bearden
  • Beaty | Tedrow
  • Lindsay | Neeley
  • Ogle | Townsend
  • Richardson | Scott
  • Brit | McMaster

🎣 Junior Division Qualifiers:

  • Mara | Whitten
  • Rhodes | Skiles
  • Howard | Scheffler
  • Crum | Doty
  • Diller | Stearns
  • Knight | Wood
  • Coufal | Werner
  • Brooks | Brooks
    McCulloch | McCulloch
  • Barajas | Zornes
  • Bigham | de Barbanson
  • Kieschnick | Patterson
  • Blackwell | Hernandez
  • Lowe | Parker
  • Reynolds | Reynolds
  • Boyles | McClung
  • Munoz | Skiles
  • Pirkle | Robinson
  • Hicks | Slimp
  • Mustian
  • Bailey | Brandon
  • Eilers | McNamara
  • Ballou | Harrison
  • Adcock | Skerik
  • Sanchez | Sanchez
  • Bransom | Bransom
  • McGregor | Youngblood
  • Mullins
  • Morris | Swick
  • Kovaleski | Shifflette
  • Benson | Lambert
  • Barajas | Wells
  • Redden | Suhn
  • Springer
  • Swick

We’re so excited for what’s aheadβ€”let’s bring the heat to Possum Kingdom and represent the Northwest with pride! πŸ’™πŸŸ

#texasbassnationyouth #youthbassfishing #northwestregion #RegionalChampionship #PossumKingdom2025 #TBNY #ProudToQualify #RoadToRegionals

πŸŽ£β˜€οΈ STOP #5 RECAP – EAGLE MOUNTAIN LAKE β˜€οΈπŸŽ£
Northwest Anglers wrapped up the qualifying season at Stop #5 of the 2024–2025 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Northwest Region season this past Saturday, April 12th at Eagle Mountain Lake! With 105 boats on the water and sunny skies over North Texas, it was the perfect close to an incredible run of qualifying tournaments. 🌞🐟

πŸ’° Total Payout This Tournament: $10,650
πŸ’° 2024–2025 Season Total Payout: $55,150

πŸ† High School Division Winners:
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: Max Moore & Tyler Page – 18.84 lbs, Payout: $3,000
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: Hunter Mills & Whitt Vance – 16.49 lbs, Payout: $1,000
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: Carson Cherry – 14.41 lbs, Payout: $700
πŸ’Έ Additional $2,350 paid to 4th–9th place!

πŸ… Junior Division Winners:
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place: Trace Mara & Casen Whitten – 10.18 lbs, Payout: $1,000
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place: Casher Rhodes & Austin Skiles – 7.92 lbs, Payout: $800
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place: Tristyn Hernandez & Caleb Blackwell – 7.03 lbs, Payout: $600
πŸ’Έ Additional $700 paid to 4th–5th place!

🐟 Big Bass Winners:
🎣 Trace Mara & Casen Whitten brought in the Big Bass of the day at 7.62 lbs, earning an extra $500 payout!

🏫 Top School/Club:
πŸ‘ Huge congrats to the Anglers of Aledo Team for securing the top spot at Stop #5!

πŸ™ To our Volunteers:
We are deeply thankful to our volunteer teamβ€”especially those from the DBU and Tarleton Fishing Teams who stepped up once again. Your efforts are the backbone of these events, and we couldn’t do it without you!

πŸ’™ To our 2024–2025 Sponsors:
Larry Bender: Allstate Insurance, Newland Real Estate, Lifted Trucks, HB Hunting Products, Giggles and Grins Pediatric Dentistry, BassBoatWired.com, Irwin Construction, Revelation Outdoors Texas A&M, and Big Rig Outdoor Mediaβ€”thank you for helping make this season one to remember. Your support powers every weigh-in and every smile.

πŸ“Š Leaderboards: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/SD4SkMsZHYkiUFdM65MX/leaderboards


πŸ“Έ Photo Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1068872078600721&type=3


πŸŽ₯ Video Recap: https://youtu.be/C9NgsTc7o-Y?si=o0tJxwAYz89vis60

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πŸ“… Next Up: Regional Championship at Possum Kingdom Lake – Saturday, May 17, 2025! Invitations were sent Friday, April 18thβ€”check your inbox, and we’ll see you at the lake! πŸŽ£πŸ†

#texasbassnationyouth #youthbassfishing #northwestregion #Stop5 #EagleMountainLake #BigBass #TBNY #ThankYouVolunteers #ThankYouSponsors #YouthFishingFamily #RoadToRegionals #2024Season

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