Classic bracket competitors enjoy evening banquet

A nice dinner for the remaining 8 anglers battling for a Classic spot.

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PJ's Sentry World hosted the 8 Classic Bracket competitors for a couple hours of relaxation and dinner after the four teams punched their tickets to the individual portion. Texas A&M, Minnesota, Nicholls State and UNC Charlotte all attended.
PJ’s Sentry World hosted the 8 Classic Bracket competitors for a couple hours of relaxation and dinner after the four teams punched their tickets to the individual portion. Texas A&M, Minnesota, Nicholls State and UNC Charlotte all attended.
The first few anglers arrive and are happy to be off their feet for a little while after the last three days of competition.
The first few anglers arrive and are happy to be off their feet for a little while after the last three days of competition.
Andrew Helms of UNC Charlotte takes a refreshing drink as the dinner is just being served.
Andrew Helms of UNC Charlotte takes a refreshing drink as the dinner is just being served.
That water looks awfully appetizing after a long day in the hot sun.
That water looks awfully appetizing after a long day in the hot sun.
Josh Bensema was just crowned a National Champion just a few hours prior, but his focus had to shift to the bracket almost immediately. He said he will enjoy the National Championship in a couple days after the bracket is done.
Josh Bensema was just crowned a National Champion just a few hours prior, but his focus had to shift to the bracket almost immediately. He said he will enjoy the National Championship in a couple days after the bracket is done.
Numerous items were up for the taking at the mini-banquet.
Numerous items were up for the taking at the mini-banquet.
Time to dig in.
Time to dig in.
That one looks good...
That one looks good…
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It looks as good as it tasted for those 8 lucky anglers.
It looks as good as it tasted for those 8 lucky anglers.
Minnesota enjoys the meal.
Minnesota enjoys the meal.
Multiple types of pizza for all to enjoy...
Multiple types of pizza for all to enjoy…
Cheese curds because after all we are in Wisconsin.
Cheese curds because after all we are in Wisconsin.
Fish and chips as well.
Fish and chips as well.
All of the food was reserved for the 8 deserving anglers.
All of the food was reserved for the 8 deserving anglers.
Jake Whitaker takes a moment to read encouraging texts from family and friends.
Jake Whitaker takes a moment to read encouraging texts from family and friends.
While Tyler Rivet and other anglers share stories from their week on Lake DuBay. The 8 anglers are headed out on the Wisconsin River Flowage in Stevens Point, Wis. to do battle in the Classic Bracket. A Bassmaster Classic berth will be decided after Tuesday.
While Tyler Rivet and other anglers share stories from their week on Lake DuBay. The 8 anglers are headed out on the Wisconsin River Flowage in Stevens Point, Wis. to do battle in the Classic Bracket. A Bassmaster Classic berth will be decided after Tuesday.