High School National Championship: Day 1 Weigh-in

Day 1 of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks didn't disappoint, as many teams brought good-sized Kentucky Lake bass to the scales.

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Day 1 of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks didn't disappoint, as many teams brought good-sized Kentucky Lake bass to the scales.
Day 1 of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks didn’t disappoint, as many teams brought good-sized Kentucky Lake bass to the scales.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Champion Casey Ashley spoke to the crowd and the viewers on Bassmaster.com.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Champion Casey Ashley spoke to the crowd and the viewers on Bassmaster.com.
Then he sang the National Anthem.
Then he sang the National Anthem.
That is how every B.A.S.S. weigh-in begins.
That is how every B.A.S.S. weigh-in begins.
JT Russell and Jared Turnbloom from Briarwood High School sit in 7th with 16-10.
JT Russell and Jared Turnbloom from Briarwood High School sit in 7th with 16-10.
Matt Shirley and Cade Barnes of Tuscaloosa County High School are in 2nd with 20-0.
Matt Shirley and Cade Barnes of Tuscaloosa County High School are in 2nd with 20-0.
More flights begin to check-in as the weigh-in is in full swing.
More flights begin to check-in as the weigh-in is in full swing.
Cooper Gallant and Danny McGarry are representing Canada and are in 65th with 5-0.
Cooper Gallant and Danny McGarry are representing Canada and are in 65th with 5-0.
Braden Blanchard and Cade Fortenberry of St. Amant High School brought 17-11 to the scales and are in 5th place.
Braden Blanchard and Cade Fortenberry of St. Amant High School brought 17-11 to the scales and are in 5th place.
Anglers wait to weigh-in.
Anglers wait to weigh-in.
The 2014 High School National Champions, Garrett Enders and Nick Osman, are in 33rd after weighing 10-2.
The 2014 High School National Champions, Garrett Enders and Nick Osman, are in 33rd after weighing 10-2.
They talked about the awesome opportunity of representing the high school ranks for the past year.
They talked about the awesome opportunity of representing the high school ranks for the past year.
Brennan Swanson and Adam Hutmacher of Chamberlin High School brought 16-12 to the scales and are in 6th.
Brennan Swanson and Adam Hutmacher of Chamberlin High School brought 16-12 to the scales and are in 6th.
The Louisiana faithful showed their support throughout the weigh-in.
The Louisiana faithful showed their support throughout the weigh-in.
Casey Trotsclair and Levi Areno of Sulphur High School weighed 14-7 and are just outside the Top 10 in 13th.
Casey Trotsclair and Levi Areno of Sulphur High School weighed 14-7 and are just outside the Top 10 in 13th.
Josh and Jake Dugger of Pottsville High School sit in 23rd with four fish weighing 11-15.
Josh and Jake Dugger of Pottsville High School sit in 23rd with four fish weighing 11-15.
Hunter Courvelle and Alex Erickson of Sam Houston High School sit in 15th with 13-7.
Hunter Courvelle and Alex Erickson of Sam Houston High School sit in 15th with 13-7.
Alex Heintze and Justin Watts from the Livingston Parish Bassmasters weighed 20 pounds, 10 ounces to take the Day 1 lead. They lead by 10 ounces going into Day 2.
Alex Heintze and Justin Watts from the Livingston Parish Bassmasters weighed 20 pounds, 10 ounces to take the Day 1 lead. They lead by 10 ounces going into Day 2.
They get interviewed by the local TV station.
They get interviewed by the local TV station.
Taylor Ashley and Chase Kanute from Hayden High School weighed 15-13 to grab the final spot in the Top 10.
Taylor Ashley and Chase Kanute from Hayden High School weighed 15-13 to grab the final spot in the Top 10.
Tyler Eagan and Jason Thompson of Lees Summit West Fishing Club weighed 13-6 and are in 16th place.
Tyler Eagan and Jason Thompson of Lees Summit West Fishing Club weighed 13-6 and are in 16th place.
Sam Morgan of Grundy County shows off the smallest fish of the day, 1-6.
Sam Morgan of Grundy County shows off the smallest fish of the day, 1-6.
Cole Stewart from Grundy County also brought one to the scales, but it weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Cole Stewart from Grundy County also brought one to the scales, but it weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
Andrew Flair and Ethan Mally of the Omaha Bass Assassins sit in 43rd with two weighing 8-10.
Andrew Flair and Ethan Mally of the Omaha Bass Assassins sit in 43rd with two weighing 8-10.
Kyle Ingleburger and Kyle Palmer of Grundy County are in 31st with 10-7.
Kyle Ingleburger and Kyle Palmer of Grundy County are in 31st with 10-7.
Hunter Bouldin and Samuel Vandagrif from Warren County are just outside the Top 10 after weighing 15-10. They are in 11th, three ounces from the cut line.
Hunter Bouldin and Samuel Vandagrif from Warren County are just outside the Top 10 after weighing 15-10. They are in 11th, three ounces from the cut line.
The last flight is at the tanks.
The last flight is at the tanks.
Watch the scales...
Watch the scales…
The Carrollton High School boat captain explained his sandbagging approach to make his anglers fish hard until the last minute.
The Carrollton High School boat captain explained his sandbagging approach to make his anglers fish hard until the last minute.
It worked! Taylor Cox and Ben Muse from Carrollton High School weighed 19-0 and are in 3rd place.
It worked! Taylor Cox and Ben Muse from Carrollton High School weighed 19-0 and are in 3rd place.
The team of Dillon King and Kody Kelly from the Livingston Parish Bassmasters hit the stage.
The team of Dillon King and Kody Kelly from the Livingston Parish Bassmasters hit the stage.
They finished in the Top 5 last year and they are only 10 spots outside the cut heading into Thursday's competition.
They finished in the Top 5 last year and they are only 10 spots outside the cut heading into Thursday’s competition.
Dailus Richardson and Trevor McKinney finished 2nd in the National Championship last year, and they are in striking distance of making the cut after weighing four fish for 10-9 today.
Dailus Richardson and Trevor McKinney finished 2nd in the National Championship last year, and they are in striking distance of making the cut after weighing four fish for 10-9 today.
Cody Stahl and Tate VanEdmond of the Crosspointe Christian Fishing Club are in 14th after bringing 14-3 to the scales.
Cody Stahl and Tate VanEdmond of the Crosspointe Christian Fishing Club are in 14th after bringing 14-3 to the scales.
Jeremy Bates and Joshua Holden of Bishop Brady High School brought the Abu Garcia Big Bass to the scales. It weighed 6-12 and they are in 18th place.
Jeremy Bates and Joshua Holden of Bishop Brady High School brought the Abu Garcia Big Bass to the scales. It weighed 6-12 and they are in 18th place.
Nathan Kmiecik and Cole Luetkenhaus from Bishop Newman High School are in 12th place with 14-15.
Nathan Kmiecik and Cole Luetkenhaus from Bishop Newman High School are in 12th place with 14-15.
Josh Wissinger and Justin Kanute from Hayden High School weighed 16-0 on Day 1 and are in 9th.
Josh Wissinger and Justin Kanute from Hayden High School weighed 16-0 on Day 1 and are in 9th.
Joe McClosky and Morgan Winegardner from the South Garrett Bass Slayers are in 66th after Day 1. Winegardner is one of three girls fishing the High School National Championship this week.
Joe McClosky and Morgan Winegardner from the South Garrett Bass Slayers are in 66th after Day 1. Winegardner is one of three girls fishing the High School National Championship this week.
Anglers have fun at the tanks while they wait to come on stage.
Anglers have fun at the tanks while they wait to come on stage.
Bowdi Armstrong and Emily Pollard of the Mesilla Valley Bass Anglers is in 79th after weighing 3-7 on Day 1.
Bowdi Armstrong and Emily Pollard of the Mesilla Valley Bass Anglers is in 79th after weighing 3-7 on Day 1.
The last couple of teams are at the tanks.
The last couple of teams are at the tanks.
Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee of Pell City High School finished in the Top 5 last year and they are in 38th after catching 9-7 on Day 1.
Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee of Pell City High School finished in the Top 5 last year and they are in 38th after catching 9-7 on Day 1.
The Top 3 teams wait backstage for TV interviews.
The Top 3 teams wait backstage for TV interviews.
The Top 3 all had over 19 pounds to start their tournament on Wednesday.
The Top 3 all had over 19 pounds to start their tournament on Wednesday.