Second Chance and Junior Championship Weigh-in

See photos from continuing coverage of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship and the first day of the Junior B.A.S.S. National Championship!

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Hank Weldon gets the Friday weigh-in started. Friday's format consisted of 26 Junior teams fishing Day 1 of their National Championship, while the High Schools teams that finished 11th to 50th after Thursday on Kentucky Lake competed in a one big fish Second Chance event. The two teams with the biggest fish will move on to Championship Saturday back on Kentucky Lake.
Hank Weldon gets the Friday weigh-in started. Friday’s format consisted of 26 Junior teams fishing Day 1 of their National Championship, while the High Schools teams that finished 11th to 50th after Thursday on Kentucky Lake competed in a one big fish Second Chance event. The two teams with the biggest fish will move on to Championship Saturday back on Kentucky Lake.
The National Anthem starts every weigh-in for BASS events.
The National Anthem starts every weigh-in for BASS events.
The North Carolina team of Luke Farley and Hunter White sit in 2nd place for the Junior event after bringing four keepers for 8-3 to the scales.
The North Carolina team of Luke Farley and Hunter White sit in 2nd place for the Junior event after bringing four keepers for 8-3 to the scales.
Zack Helland and Tyler Kalebic sit in 6th place with 1-14 on the Junior side.
Zack Helland and Tyler Kalebic sit in 6th place with 1-14 on the Junior side.
The Canadian team of Tyler Kaenthongrath and Kyle Kilgore are in 3rd with four fish for 4-4.
The Canadian team of Tyler Kaenthongrath and Kyle Kilgore are in 3rd with four fish for 4-4.
The Indiana team of Colby Reed and Jenna Albertson are in 12th with one fish for 11 ounces on the Junior side.
The Indiana team of Colby Reed and Jenna Albertson are in 12th with one fish for 11 ounces on the Junior side.
Wade Roberts and Kaleb Buller of Louisiana are in 9th with 14 ounces on the Junior side.
Wade Roberts and Kaleb Buller of Louisiana are in 9th with 14 ounces on the Junior side.
Wyatt Powell and Landon Harrington from West Virginia are in 5th with 2 pounds on the Junior side.
Wyatt Powell and Landon Harrington from West Virginia are in 5th with 2 pounds on the Junior side.
Jacob Bruener and Austin Brewer from Texas brought two fish to the scales and lead with 12-12. Bruener's giant fish weighed 11 pounds, 14 ounces. It broke the Carroll County 1,000 acre lake record, which was just over 9 pounds.
Jacob Bruener and Austin Brewer from Texas brought two fish to the scales and lead with 12-12. Bruener’s giant fish weighed 11 pounds, 14 ounces. It broke the Carroll County 1,000 acre lake record, which was just over 9 pounds.
Jacob Neff and Hayden Hedrick zeroed on Day 1, but they are still in the event because the Juniors have a possible 10-fish limit each day.
Jacob Neff and Hayden Hedrick zeroed on Day 1, but they are still in the event because the Juniors have a possible 10-fish limit each day.
Andrew Lavoie and Cameron Rhodes from Rhode Island brought 1 fish for 13 ounces to the scales an they are in 10th.
Andrew Lavoie and Cameron Rhodes from Rhode Island brought 1 fish for 13 ounces to the scales an they are in 10th.
Ethan Foster and Brady Brennan are in 11th after weighing 12 ounces on Day 1 of Junior competition.
Ethan Foster and Brady Brennan are in 11th after weighing 12 ounces on Day 1 of Junior competition.
Shane Bumgardner and Stryker Spratt of Ohio are in 8th with 1-2.
Shane Bumgardner and Stryker Spratt of Ohio are in 8th with 1-2.
Nicholas Perovich and Jaden Bray zeroed on Day 1, but aren't out of the race by any means.
Nicholas Perovich and Jaden Bray zeroed on Day 1, but aren’t out of the race by any means.
Rein Golubjatnikov and Colton Stemples brought 10 ounces to the stage and are in 13th.
Rein Golubjatnikov and Colton Stemples brought 10 ounces to the stage and are in 13th.
Brent Randall and Giancarlo Russo of Florida are in 7th with 1-6 after Day 1 of Junior competition.
Brent Randall and Giancarlo Russo of Florida are in 7th with 1-6 after Day 1 of Junior competition.
Gage Beck and Braxton Williams from Alabama are in 4th with 3-8 after Day 1.
Gage Beck and Braxton Williams from Alabama are in 4th with 3-8 after Day 1.
Hamilton Gray and Owen Gray zeroed but still have a shot in this National Championship.
Hamilton Gray and Owen Gray zeroed but still have a shot in this National Championship.
Fans get excited as they get free prizes.
Fans get excited as they get free prizes.
The High School big fish weigh-in is up next.
The High School big fish weigh-in is up next.
The defending National Champions, Garrett Enders and Nick Osman won't defend their title this year as they were eliminated.
The defending National Champions, Garrett Enders and Nick Osman won’t defend their title this year as they were eliminated.
Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar won the Second Chance event with a 7-10 big fish. They fish tomorrow as a part of the Final 12.
Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar won the Second Chance event with a 7-10 big fish. They fish tomorrow as a part of the Final 12.
Nathan Walley and Caleb Parker came very close, but finished 4th with a 6-13 bass.
Nathan Walley and Caleb Parker came very close, but finished 4th with a 6-13 bass.
Taylor Cox and Ben Muse were the first team eliminated as their 6-15 largemouth wasnt enough.
Taylor Cox and Ben Muse were the first team eliminated as their 6-15 largemouth wasnt enough.
JT Russell and Jared Turnbloom finished 7th and missed the cut.
JT Russell and Jared Turnbloom finished 7th and missed the cut.
Cody Stahl and Tate VanEdmond took the final spot in the Second Chance after bringing in a 7-1 big bass.
Cody Stahl and Tate VanEdmond took the final spot in the Second Chance after bringing in a 7-1 big bass.
Carter McNeill and Tucker Smith with a 6-13 largemouth that landed them just outside the cut in 4th.
Carter McNeill and Tucker Smith with a 6-13 largemouth that landed them just outside the cut in 4th.
Dailus Richardson and Trevor McKinney finished second last year, but didn't make it to Championship Saturday this year.
Dailus Richardson and Trevor McKinney finished second last year, but didn’t make it to Championship Saturday this year.
Trevor Yates and Evan Wahpekeche finished 6th with a 6-7 largemouth.
Trevor Yates and Evan Wahpekeche finished 6th with a 6-7 largemouth.
Will Moffett and Kyle McCormick showing off their giant catch.
Will Moffett and Kyle McCormick showing off their giant catch.
Dillon King and Kody Kelly fished the final day last year, but won't make it this year.
Dillon King and Kody Kelly fished the final day last year, but won’t make it this year.
The top 2 teams advance to the Final 12 on Championship Saturday.
The top 2 teams advance to the Final 12 on Championship Saturday.