High School National Championship final weigh-in

Fans got their blood pumping for the Final weigh-in of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.
Fans got their blood pumping for the Final weigh-in of the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.
First up was one of the second chance qualifying teams. New York's Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar weighed 16-11 on the final day.
First up was one of the second chance qualifying teams. New York’s Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar weighed 16-11 on the final day.
They finished in 9th with 40 pounds, 15 ounces.
They finished in 9th with 40 pounds, 15 ounces.
Next up was Cody Stahl and Tate VanEgmond.
Next up was Cody Stahl and Tate VanEgmond.
They finished 10th after weighing 15-10. They had a three-day total of 40-13.
They finished 10th after weighing 15-10. They had a three-day total of 40-13.
Warren County's Hunter Bouldin and Samuel Vandagrif.
Warren County’s Hunter Bouldin and Samuel Vandagrif.
Boat Captain takes a video of it all.
Boat Captain takes a video of it all.
They brought a good bag to the stage.
They brought a good bag to the stage.
We have a new leader...
We have a new leader…
Bouldin and Vandagrif weighed 16-10 and finished in 5th with 44-10 overall.
Bouldin and Vandagrif weighed 16-10 and finished in 5th with 44-10 overall.
Hot seat time.
Hot seat time.
Washington's Trevor Huff and Logan Meredith.
Washington’s Trevor Huff and Logan Meredith.
They weighed 7-14 and finished 12th with 36-1.
They weighed 7-14 and finished 12th with 36-1.
Josh Wissinger and Justin Kanute head to the stage.
Josh Wissinger and Justin Kanute head to the stage.
They brought a limit...with a kicker.
They brought a limit…with a kicker.
The duo finished in 7th with 41-12. They caught 13-5 on the final day.
The duo finished in 7th with 41-12. They caught 13-5 on the final day.
Casey Trotsclair and Levi Areno head to the scales.
Casey Trotsclair and Levi Areno head to the scales.
They brought 10 pounds to the stage and finished in 11th overall.
They brought 10 pounds to the stage and finished in 11th overall.
The other Hayden High School team fishing the final day heads to the scales.
The other Hayden High School team fishing the final day heads to the scales.
They have at least two good ones...
They have at least two good ones…
They finished 8th place with 11-7 on the final day, 41-1 overall.
They finished 8th place with 11-7 on the final day, 41-1 overall.
Lucas Lindsay and Logan Parks roll in.
Lucas Lindsay and Logan Parks roll in.
Bam. New leader.
Bam. New leader.
With 17 pounds, 13 ounces they take the lead for now.
With 17 pounds, 13 ounces they take the lead for now.
They are on the hot seat, but eventually finished 3rd with 48 pounds overall.
They are on the hot seat, but eventually finished 3rd with 48 pounds overall.
Hunter Silverstrim and Nathaniel Burris head in.
Hunter Silverstrim and Nathaniel Burris head in.
They brought 12-2 to the scales and finished 4th with 45-12 over three days.
They brought 12-2 to the scales and finished 4th with 45-12 over three days.
Braden Blanchard and Cade Fortenberry came to the stage with the second biggest bag of the day.
Braden Blanchard and Cade Fortenberry came to the stage with the second biggest bag of the day.
17 pounds, 14 ounces has them on the hot seat with two teams left.
17 pounds, 14 ounces has them on the hot seat with two teams left.
Cole Moore and Casey Haymon head to the stage after a tough final day on the water.
Cole Moore and Casey Haymon head to the stage after a tough final day on the water.
They brought three to the scales and didn't take the lead from Blanchard and Fortenberry.
They brought three to the scales and didn’t take the lead from Blanchard and Fortenberry.
The leaders from Day 1 and 2 head to the stage...and boy they had another good day.
The leaders from Day 1 and 2 head to the stage…and boy they had another good day.
Bam! 22 pounds, 2 ounces gives Alex Heintze and Justin Watts the lead and the win.
Bam! 22 pounds, 2 ounces gives Alex Heintze and Justin Watts the lead and the win.
This duo led wire-to-wire on Kentucky Lake this week.
This duo led wire-to-wire on Kentucky Lake this week.
Overall they finished with 66 pounds over three days and won by an astounding 14 pounds and 1 ounce.
Overall they finished with 66 pounds over three days and won by an astounding 14 pounds and 1 ounce.
The champions of the 2015 Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.
The champions of the 2015 Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by TNT Fireworks.
Proud family and cheering section..
Proud family and cheering section..
An even prouder boat captain.
An even prouder boat captain.
Justin Watts...
Justin Watts…
Alex Heintze...
Alex Heintze…
They received scholarships to Bethel University if they attend the university to fish.
They received scholarships to Bethel University if they attend the university to fish.
Hugs with the family seals the deal.
Hugs with the family seals the deal.
Jeremy Bates and Joshua Holden accept the Abu Garcia Big Bass award for their Day 1 bass that weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces.They received a $500 Scholarship as well.
Jeremy Bates and Joshua Holden accept the Abu Garcia Big Bass award for their Day 1 bass that weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces.They received a $500 Scholarship as well.
Trevor Huff and Logan Meredith share a $1000 Scholarship.
Trevor Huff and Logan Meredith share a $1000 Scholarship.
Casey Trotsclair and Levi Areno share a $1000 Scholarship.
Casey Trotsclair and Levi Areno share a $1000 Scholarship.
Cody Stahl and Tate VanEgmond share a $1000 Scholarship.
Cody Stahl and Tate VanEgmond share a $1000 Scholarship.
Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar share a $1000 Scholarship.
Michael Arndt and Ryan Hujar share a $1000 Scholarship.
Taylor Ashley and Chase Kanute share a $1000 Scholarship.
Taylor Ashley and Chase Kanute share a $1000 Scholarship.
Josh Wissinger and Justin Kanute share a $1000 Scholarship.
Josh Wissinger and Justin Kanute share a $1000 Scholarship.
Cole Moore and Casey Haymon share a $1000 Scholarship.
Cole Moore and Casey Haymon share a $1000 Scholarship.
Hunter Bouldin and Samuel Vandagrif share a $1,250 Scholarship.
Hunter Bouldin and Samuel Vandagrif share a $1,250 Scholarship.
Hunter Silverstrim and Nathaniel Burris share a $1,500 Scholarship.
Hunter Silverstrim and Nathaniel Burris share a $1,500 Scholarship.
Lucas Lindsay and Logan Park share a $1,750 Scholarship.
Lucas Lindsay and Logan Park share a $1,750 Scholarship.
Braden Blanchard and Cade Fortenberry share $2,000 Scholarship.
Braden Blanchard and Cade Fortenberry share $2,000 Scholarship.
The Champions received a $4,000 scholarship.
The Champions received a $4,000 scholarship.
And a lot of hardware.
And a lot of hardware.
Thanks to Carroll County, Henry County and Bethel University.
Thanks to Carroll County, Henry County and Bethel University.
The Champions with the trophy.
The Champions with the trophy.
Their teammates who came close to winning last year came in for a photo bomb.
Their teammates who came close to winning last year came in for a photo bomb.