Saturday after the final weigh-in, B.A.S.S. staff, Nation competitors and Presidents toast the champion of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors, Caleb Sumrall.
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B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart welcomed the crowd, which included the Top 12 from the event and their families.
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Before Stewart toasted Sumrall, a key member of the B.A.S.S. staff Mike Wall is recognized for his service and work for B.A.S.S.
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Wall retired after many years working as a member of the crew that makes B.A.S.S. tournaments possible.
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Wall spoke briefly on his retirement and gave thanks to B.A.S.S. for the opportunities over the years.
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Sumrall (left) and Marty Giddens listened to the talk, waiting on their chance to be in the spotlight.
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The face of the champion, as the room cheered.
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Sumrall began his emotional speech, by thanking everyone who made it possible.
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Stewart and Sumrall shook hands before the official toast.
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Stewart and Sumrall posed before everyone raised their glass.
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“Cheers to a Champion.”
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Stewart and Neil Paul, Executive Director of Visit Anderson, spoke about the success of the event.
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Stewart and Whitney Ellis, Sales Manager with Visit Anderson, presented second place Luke Gritter with the official plaque and invitation to the Classic.
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Stewart and Wyatt Eidson, local Academy Store Director, presented third place Marty Giddens with the official plaque and last invitation for the Classic.
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