College: Central Regional final weigh-in

Northwestern State University hosts the Final Day weigh-in for the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional on the Red River.

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Northwestern State University hosts the Final Day weigh-in for the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional on the Red River.
Northwestern State University hosts the Final Day weigh-in for the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional on the Red River.
The Top 3 teams from the Central Regional will receive these trophies as well as a berth into the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship along with the remainder of the Top 14.
The Top 3 teams from the Central Regional will receive these trophies as well as a berth into the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship along with the remainder of the Top 14.
The stage is set.
The stage is set.
Anglers weigh-in on the beautiful campus of Morthwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Anglers weigh-in on the beautiful campus of Morthwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Anglers prep for weigh-in in the shadows of Turpin Stadium.
Anglers prep for weigh-in in the shadows of Turpin Stadium.
Right off to the side of Turpin Stadium, friends and family eagerly await the weigh-in.
Right off to the side of Turpin Stadium, friends and family eagerly await the weigh-in.
Anglers bag their fish and prepare to roll through.
Anglers bag their fish and prepare to roll through.
Carhartt College Series Tournament Manager Hank Weldon welcomes the crowd.
Carhartt College Series Tournament Manager Hank Weldon welcomes the crowd.
The anglers are almost ready to roll through.
The anglers are almost ready to roll through.
As always, the anthem kicks off the weigh-in.
As always, the anthem kicks off the weigh-in.
The crowd shows their respect...
The crowd shows their respect…
... and now they're ready to see some fish!
… and now they’re ready to see some fish!
The first teams rolls in, pulled by the Carhartt College Series Toyota Tacoma.
The first teams rolls in, pulled by the Carhartt College Series Toyota Tacoma.
Austyn Fowler and Zach Hurst of Tarleton State University finish 16th with 12-4 for three days, missing the National Championship cut by only two places.
Austyn Fowler and Zach Hurst of Tarleton State University finish 16th with 12-4 for three days, missing the National Championship cut by only two places.
The next team up is being pulled in by a Toyota Tundra.
The next team up is being pulled in by a Toyota Tundra.
Christopher Hampton and Hutton Leppert of Northwestern State University finish 18th with 11-2.
Christopher Hampton and Hutton Leppert of Northwestern State University finish 18th with 11-2.
Thomas Soileau and John Hurd of LA-Monroe finish 17th with 12-2.
Thomas Soileau and John Hurd of LA-Monroe finish 17th with 12-2.
Tyler Stewart and Nick Joiner of LA-Monroe finish 8th with 19-5.
Tyler Stewart and Nick Joiner of LA-Monroe finish 8th with 19-5.
Easton Ramsey and Chris Zins of the University of Central Oklahoma finish 13th with 14-5.
Easton Ramsey and Chris Zins of the University of Central Oklahoma finish 13th with 14-5.
Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle of Texas A&M University finish 9th with 17-6.
Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle of Texas A&M University finish 9th with 17-6.
Justin Gaskin and James Avant of LSU-Shreveport finish 14th with 14-1.
Justin Gaskin and James Avant of LSU-Shreveport finish 14th with 14-1.
Hunter Leppert and Cole Eubanks of Arkansas-Monticello finish 10th with 15-10.
Hunter Leppert and Cole Eubanks of Arkansas-Monticello finish 10th with 15-10.
Next up, the hometown heroes from Northwestern State.
Next up, the hometown heroes from Northwestern State.
John Ledet and Justin Cooper dig deep in their livewells...
John Ledet and Justin Cooper dig deep in their livewells…
... and pull out two studs to show off for the crowd.
… and pull out two studs to show off for the crowd.
John Ledet and Justin Cooper caught their fish on V&M Baby Split Tail Beavers and a V&M Baby Swamp Hog.
John Ledet and Justin Cooper caught their fish on V&M Baby Split Tail Beavers and a V&M Baby Swamp Hog.
Time to take the bag to the scales and see if it's enough to take the lead.
Time to take the bag to the scales and see if it’s enough to take the lead.
They've got the lead.
They’ve got the lead.
Ledet and Cooper's bag tips the scales at 17-0 and their three-day total of 30-9 is enough to put them in the hot seats with the lead.
Ledet and Cooper’s bag tips the scales at 17-0 and their three-day total of 30-9 is enough to put them in the hot seats with the lead.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University don't have enough to knock off Ledet and Cooper, and move into second place with 26-9.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University don’t have enough to knock off Ledet and Cooper, and move into second place with 26-9.
The hot seats are getting hotter.
The hot seats are getting hotter.
A young Northwestern bass fishing fan.
A young Northwestern bass fishing fan.
Brock Enmeier and Colten Hutson of the University of Central Oklahoma finish 4th with 22-11.
Brock Enmeier and Colten Hutson of the University of Central Oklahoma finish 4th with 22-11.
Tyler Craig and Blake Alford of LA-Monroe finish 6th with 20-8.
Tyler Craig and Blake Alford of LA-Monroe finish 6th with 20-8.
Sawyer Grace and Mike Webster of Arkansas Tech University finish 7th with 19-11.
Sawyer Grace and Mike Webster of Arkansas Tech University finish 7th with 19-11.
Northwestern still holding down the hot seat with only two teams left. And the next team to weigh is also from Northwestern.
Northwestern still holding down the hot seat with only two teams left. And the next team to weigh is also from Northwestern.
And they have good fish!
And they have good fish!
Aaron Belgard and Logan Laprarie of Northwestern State University are going to put the pressure on their teammates.
Aaron Belgard and Logan Laprarie of Northwestern State University are going to put the pressure on their teammates.
Aaron Belgard and Logan Laprarie of Northwestern State University don't have enough for the win but finish 5th with 21-11.
Aaron Belgard and Logan Laprarie of Northwestern State University don’t have enough for the win but finish 5th with 21-11.
Only one team remains.
Only one team remains.
The Day 2 leaders from Southeastern Oklahoma University make their way through.
The Day 2 leaders from Southeastern Oklahoma University make their way through.
One of these two teams will win, does Southeastern Oklahoma have enough?
One of these two teams will win, does Southeastern Oklahoma have enough?
Northwestern State University wins!
Northwestern State University wins!
Dwight Camp and Jonathan Furlong of Southeastern Oklahoma finish third with 25-3.
Dwight Camp and Jonathan Furlong of Southeastern Oklahoma finish third with 25-3.
Time for the hardware.
Time for the hardware.
Hometown heroes John Ledet and Justin Cooper of Northwestern State University brought in the biggest bag on Saturday –17 pounds – to take home the title of 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional Champions. Their three-day total was 30-9.
Hometown heroes John Ledet and Justin Cooper of Northwestern State University brought in the biggest bag on Saturday –17 pounds – to take home the title of 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional Champions. Their three-day total was 30-9.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University finished the Central Regional in second place, making a big move on the final day with a 12-0 bag that gave them a total of 26-9 for three days.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University finished the Central Regional in second place, making a big move on the final day with a 12-0 bag that gave them a total of 26-9 for three days.
Dwight Camp and Jonathan Furlong of Southeastern Oklahoma University had taken the lead on Day 2 with the Bass Pro Nitro Big Bag of the event, which weighed 17-8. They fell to 3rd place on the final day, with four fish for 5-7 bringing their three-day total to 25-3.
Dwight Camp and Jonathan Furlong of Southeastern Oklahoma University had taken the lead on Day 2 with the Bass Pro Nitro Big Bag of the event, which weighed 17-8. They fell to 3rd place on the final day, with four fish for 5-7 bringing their three-day total to 25-3.
Top 3 selfie.
Top 3 selfie.
Here is the Central Regional Top 3 finishers.
Here is the Central Regional Top 3 finishers.
The Top 14 teams from the Central Regional move on to the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.
The Top 14 teams from the Central Regional move on to the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.