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Alabama High School Championship

Seventy teams of high school anglers took on Lay Lake for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.

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It was a beautiful day on Lay Lake for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Classic. Two of the 70 teams will compete next year for the B.A.S.S. High School Championship.
It was a beautiful day on Lay Lake for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Classic. Two of the 70 teams will compete next year for the B.A.S.S. High School Championship.
The wind was a factor during Saturday's fishing.
The wind was a factor during Saturday’s fishing.
This bird watched some of the weigh-in before heading off to find some dinner.
This bird watched some of the weigh-in before heading off to find some dinner.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer better take note — Bassmaster Elite Series pro Randy Howell was the emcee of the weigh-in and did a great job.
B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer better take note — Bassmaster Elite Series pro Randy Howell was the emcee of the weigh-in and did a great job.
<p>Randy and Robin Howell signed some folks up for a chance to win Randy's boat.</p>
Randy and Robin Howell signed some folks up for a chance to win Randy’s boat.
The hardware all of the high school anglers were hoping to take home.
The hardware all of the high school anglers were hoping to take home.
Kyle Carter and Hunter Tate of Thompson High School got things started.
Kyle Carter and Hunter Tate of Thompson High School got things started.
Seth Butts and Jonathan Harbin of Fayetteville High had a nice catch.
Seth Butts and Jonathan Harbin of Fayetteville High had a nice catch.
Bailey Eason from Pelham High astounded Randy Howell with his beard.
Bailey Eason from Pelham High astounded Randy Howell with his beard.
It looked like Ryan Shields and Austin Hale of Hazel Green was going to run away with 1st place after they showed off 14.37 pounds of bass. They finished 2nd.
It looked like Ryan Shields and Austin Hale of Hazel Green was going to run away with 1st place after they showed off 14.37 pounds of bass. They finished 2nd.
Pelham High School's Clint Nicholson and Drew Wilson.
Pelham High School’s Clint Nicholson and Drew Wilson.
Briana Tucker and Mitchell Gowen of Decatur Heritage won the B.A.S.S. High School Invitational over the summer, and had a strong showing of 3rd place with 13.31.
Briana Tucker and Mitchell Gowen of Decatur Heritage won the B.A.S.S. High School Invitational over the summer, and had a strong showing of 3rd place with 13.31.
<p>Briana Tucker shows off the Big Bass of the tournament, and 5.47-pound monster.</p>
Briana Tucker shows off the Big Bass of the tournament, and 5.47-pound monster.
Tuscaloosa County had many teams representing them. Richard Krout shows off a nice keeper.
Tuscaloosa County had many teams representing them. Richard Krout shows off a nice keeper.
Hayden Bartee and Zeke Gossett show off 15.29 pounds of Championship bass. The Pell City High School team is your 2013 Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Champions.
Hayden Bartee and Zeke Gossett show off 15.29 pounds of Championship bass. The Pell City High School team is your 2013 Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Champions.
Hayden High's Taylor Ashley and Austin Mize finished in 9th place.
Hayden High’s Taylor Ashley and Austin Mize finished in 9th place.
Dadeville High's Kaitlyn McCullers and Holden McBride had a strong 5th place finish with 11.21 pounds.
Dadeville High’s Kaitlyn McCullers and Holden McBride had a strong 5th place finish with 11.21 pounds.
Austin Swindle and Dylan Willcutt from Oakman High finished in 14th place.
Austin Swindle and Dylan Willcutt from Oakman High finished in 14th place.
Victory Christian finished 10th.
Victory Christian finished 10th.
Gardendale High had several teams in the mix...
Gardendale High had several teams in the mix…
This will never, ever happen on the Elite Series. Laura Ann Foshee left the tournament to compete in a cheerleading competition (which Gardendale won), and then returned to finish her day on Lay Lake.
This will never, ever happen on the Elite Series. Laura Ann Foshee left the tournament to compete in a cheerleading competition (which Gardendale won), and then returned to finish her day on Lay Lake.
David Gaston and Logan McEwen of Sylacauga had a strong finish of 6th place.
David Gaston and Logan McEwen of Sylacauga had a strong finish of 6th place.
Another angler from Tuscaloosa County showing off his catch.
Another angler from Tuscaloosa County showing off his catch.
This angler from Thompson High holds his bass high.
This angler from Thompson High holds his bass high.
A Pelham High angler discussing his day with Randy Howell.
A Pelham High angler discussing his day with Randy Howell.
Tyler Green and Hunter Harris from Gardendale High.
Tyler Green and Hunter Harris from Gardendale High.
Andrew McDaniel and Ben Andress from Tuscaloosa County.
Andrew McDaniel and Ben Andress from Tuscaloosa County.
Davis Miller and Spencer Kirkpatrick from Tuscaloosa County.
Davis Miller and Spencer Kirkpatrick from Tuscaloosa County.
Blake Rothenstine and Chaz Pocopanni from Thompson High School.
Blake Rothenstine and Chaz Pocopanni from Thompson High School.
Zane Loveday and JJ Davis representing Chelsea High School.
Zane Loveday and JJ Davis representing Chelsea High School.
Some of the Auburn fishing team volunteered their time to help with the weigh-in.
Some of the Auburn fishing team volunteered their time to help with the weigh-in.
<p>A father and a coach records the moment his son wins.</p>
A father and a coach records the moment his son wins.
The winners from Pell City were ecstatic and really excited about getting to walk across the Classic stage next February in Birmingham, Ala.
The winners from Pell City were ecstatic and really excited about getting to walk across the Classic stage next February in Birmingham, Ala.

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