Elite game faces

The Bassmaster Elite at Potomac River presented by Econo Lodge is a make-it-or-break-it event for several anglers on or near the AOY points bubble. With only two Elite Series events left this season, competitors have on their game faces on as they try to qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Classic. Pictured here is Alton Jones, who will go into the event in 28th with AOY points.
The Bassmaster Elite at Potomac River presented by Econo Lodge is a make-it-or-break-it event for several anglers on or near the AOY points bubble. With only two Elite Series events left this season, competitors have on their game faces on as they try to qualify for the 2017 Bassmaster Classic. Pictured here is Alton Jones, who will go into the event in 28th with AOY points.
Boyd Duckett is 48th with 408.
Boyd Duckett is 48th with 408.
Bradley Roy sits in 23rd with 503.
Bradley Roy sits in 23rd with 503.
Brandon Coulter is 67th with 381.
Brandon Coulter is 67th with 381.
Brandon Palaniuk sits a little more comfortably, at 16th with 529.
Brandon Palaniuk sits a little more comfortably, at 16th with 529.
Brent Chapman is 54th with 399.
Brent Chapman is 54th with 399.
Brett Hite sits in 21st with 507.
Brett Hite sits in 21st with 507.
Chad Grigsby is 97th with 242.
Chad Grigsby is 97th with 242.
In 47th is David Mullins, with 411 points.
In 47th is David Mullins, with 411 points.
Dennis Tietje and Ott DeFoe are 78th and 15th, with 321 and 530 points, respectively.
Dennis Tietje and Ott DeFoe are 78th and 15th, with 321 and 530 points, respectively.
Fabian Rodriguez is in 108th with 139 points.
Fabian Rodriguez is in 108th with 139 points.
Gerald Swindle currently holds first place in the AOY points race, with 643.
Gerald Swindle currently holds first place in the AOY points race, with 643.
Greg Hackney sits in 5th with 576.
Greg Hackney sits in 5th with 576.
Hank Cherry comes into the Potomac with 543 points for 10th place.
Hank Cherry comes into the Potomac with 543 points for 10th place.
Ish Monroe is 25th with 492 points.
Ish Monroe is 25th with 492 points.
James Niggemeyer is 51st with 407.
James Niggemeyer is 51st with 407.
John Crews is definitely feeling the bubble pressure, in 38th with 444 points.
John Crews is definitely feeling the bubble pressure, in 38th with 444 points.
John Hunter is 96th with 246.
John Hunter is 96th with 246.
Jordan Lee sits in 14th with 534 points.
Jordan Lee sits in 14th with 534 points.
Josh Bertrand is 34th with 452 points.
Josh Bertrand is 34th with 452 points.
Ken Iyobe is 80th with 318 points.
Ken Iyobe is 80th with 318 points.
Koby Kreiger is 72nd with 365 points.
Koby Kreiger is 72nd with 365 points.
Mark Davis is 91st with 276 points.
Mark Davis is 91st with 276 points.
Mike Iaconelli sits in 9th with 543 points.
Mike Iaconelli sits in 9th with 543 points.
Mike McClelland is 53rd with 401 points.
Mike McClelland is 53rd with 401 points.
Paul Elias is 106th with 167 points.
Paul Elias is 106th with 167 points.
Paul Mueller is 57th with 397 points.
Paul Mueller is 57th with 397 points.
Rick Clunn sits in 46th place with 417 points.
Rick Clunn sits in 46th place with 417 points.
In 11th place is Takahiro Omori, with 541 points.
In 11th place is Takahiro Omori, with 541 points.
Todd Faircloth sits in 32nd, with 462 points.
Todd Faircloth sits in 32nd, with 462 points.
Tommy Biffle is 43rd with 420 points.
Tommy Biffle is 43rd with 420 points.