High School All-Americans take on Texas

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The 2019 B.A.S.S. High School All-Americans had an amazing two days in Texas, first with a banquet in their honor, then a trip to Academy Sports + Outdoors followed by a day of fishing with Elite Series pros and weighing in on the Bassmaster Elite Series stage.
The 2019 B.A.S.S. High School All-Americans had an amazing two days in Texas, first with a banquet in their honor, then a trip to Academy Sports + Outdoors followed by a day of fishing with Elite Series pros and weighing in on the Bassmaster Elite Series stage.
Each of the 12 All-Americans received an impressive array of gear and clothing.
Each of the 12 All-Americans received an impressive array of gear and clothing.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart kicks off the banquet.
B.A.S.S. Nation tournament director Jon Stewart kicks off the banquet.
Elite pros who volunteered to fish with the High School All-Americans included, from right to left: Chad Morganthaler, Brian Snowden, Todd Auten, Shane Lineberger, Mark Menendez and Steve Kennedy.
Elite pros who volunteered to fish with the High School All-Americans included, from right to left: Chad Morganthaler, Brian Snowden, Todd Auten, Shane Lineberger, Mark Menendez and Steve Kennedy.
Charlotte Harris, from Academy Sports + Outdoors, was on hand to present each of these outstanding student anglers with their trophy. Tyler Cory, Amherst, Wis.
Charlotte Harris, from Academy Sports + Outdoors, was on hand to present each of these outstanding student anglers with their trophy.

Tyler Cory, Amherst, Wis.

Dylan Fogarty, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Dylan Fogarty, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Parker Guy, Ocilla, Ga.
Parker Guy, Ocilla, Ga.
Luke Haymaker, Canal Fulton, Ohio.
Luke Haymaker, Canal Fulton, Ohio.
Brody Jacks, Benton, Ark.
Brody Jacks, Benton, Ark.
Seth Moser, Maryville, Tenn.
Seth Moser, Maryville, Tenn.
Wyatt Pazdro, Minooka, Ill.
Wyatt Pazdro, Minooka, Ill.
Dalton Smith, Brandon, Miss.
Dalton Smith, Brandon, Miss.
Tucker Smith, Shoal Creek, Ala.
Tucker Smith, Shoal Creek, Ala.
Wes Rollo, Natchitoches, La.
Wes Rollo, Natchitoches, La.
Jackson Swisher, Lake City, Fla.
Jackson Swisher, Lake City, Fla.
James Willoughby, Gulfport, Miss.
James Willoughby, Gulfport, Miss.
After the awards presentation the All-American anglers got to select their partner for the next day. James Willoughby was paired with Steve Kennedy.
After the awards presentation the All-American anglers got to select their partner for the next day. James Willoughby was paired with Steve Kennedy.
Jackson Swisher drew Skylar Hamilton as his partner.
Jackson Swisher drew Skylar Hamilton as his partner.
Randy Pierson was paired with Tucker Smith.
Randy Pierson was paired with Tucker Smith.
Dalton Smith selected Chad Morgenthaler.
Dalton Smith selected Chad Morgenthaler.
Mark Menendez was selected to take Wes Rollo.
Mark Menendez was selected to take Wes Rollo.
Jay Yelas got paired with Seth Moser.
Jay Yelas got paired with Seth Moser.
Wyatt Pazdro selected Todd Auten.
Wyatt Pazdro selected Todd Auten.
Patrick Walters was paired with Brody Jacks.
Patrick Walters was paired with Brody Jacks.
Mike Huff was paired with Luke Haymaker.
Mike Huff was paired with Luke Haymaker.
Dylan Fogarty selected Brian Snowden as his partner.
Dylan Fogarty selected Brian Snowden as his partner.
Shane Lineberger was selected by Parker Guy.
Shane Lineberger was selected by Parker Guy.
Tyler Cory selected Carl Jocumsen as his partner.
Tyler Cory selected Carl Jocumsen as his partner.
High School All-Americans and their Elite pros head into Academy Sports + Outdoors for a shopping spree, and a special discount provided by Academy.
High School All-Americans and their Elite pros head into Academy Sports + Outdoors for a shopping spree, and a special discount provided by Academy.
The day of fishing begin on nearby Lake Quitman.
The day of fishing begin on nearby Lake Quitman.
High school anglers weigh in as they compete with Elite Series anglers in the High School All American day of fishing. Here B.A.S.S. Times editor Bryan Brasher interviews Wes Rollo of Louisiana.
High school anglers weigh in as they compete with Elite Series anglers in the High School All American day of fishing. Here B.A.S.S. Times editor Bryan Brasher interviews Wes Rollo of Louisiana.