Costa Bassmaster High School Central Open Weigh-In

Check out photos from the High School Central Open weigh-in on Toledo Bend!

Texas anglers David Sourdellia, left, and Jace Bradberry weighed in the first nice bag of the day. They caught 7 pounds, 13 ounces, using a wacky worm.
Texas anglers David Sourdellia, left, and Jace Bradberry weighed in the first nice bag of the day. They caught 7 pounds, 13 ounces, using a wacky worm.
Texas anglers Daniel Stanford and Jacob Stanford of the Shelby County Bass Anglers show off the 5-3 largemouth they caught on
Texas anglers Daniel Stanford and Jacob Stanford of the Shelby County Bass Anglers show off the 5-3 largemouth they caught on “a hook.”
Nicholas Wiggins and Lane Possoit of Natchitoches High School in Louisiana took the early lead and missed winning the event by one ounce with a five-fish limit that weighed 17-11. They missed three key bites during the day they believe would have put them over the top.
Nicholas Wiggins and Lane Possoit of Natchitoches High School in Louisiana took the early lead and missed winning the event by one ounce with a five-fish limit that weighed 17-11. They missed three key bites during the day they believe would have put them over the top.
Indiana anglers Jordan Mullis and Dillan White finished 17th with 10-10.
Indiana anglers Jordan Mullis and Dillan White finished 17th with 10-10.
Louisiana angler Samuel Bergeron fished solo and landed this 4-15 largemouth.
Louisiana angler Samuel Bergeron fished solo and landed this 4-15 largemouth.
Alex Lamabe and Trey Bourgeois of the East Baton Rouge Bassmasters placed 15th with 10-13.
Alex Lamabe and Trey Bourgeois of the East Baton Rouge Bassmasters placed 15th with 10-13.
William Dion and Kenzie Moss of Louisiana's Sulphur High School finished 24th with 9-0.
William Dion and Kenzie Moss of Louisiana’s Sulphur High School finished 24th with 9-0.
Hunter Courville and Alex Erickson of Louisiana's Sam Houston High School caught 13-2 and finished seventh.
Hunter Courville and Alex Erickson of Louisiana’s Sam Houston High School caught 13-2 and finished seventh.
Trace O'Dell and Tanner Cox of Buna High School in Texas caught 11-12 and finished in 11th place, narrowly qualifying for the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship.
Trace O’Dell and Tanner Cox of Buna High School in Texas caught 11-12 and finished in 11th place, narrowly qualifying for the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship.
Logan O'Dell and Blaine Marks scored a narrow victory with five bass that weighed 17-12. They're seventh-graders at Buna High School in Texas.
Logan O’Dell and Blaine Marks scored a narrow victory with five bass that weighed 17-12. They’re seventh-graders at Buna High School in Texas.
O'Dell and Marks anchored their catch with a 7-11 largemouth. They caught all of their fish, using Carolina-rigged lizards on main-lake points in 10-12 feet of water.
O’Dell and Marks anchored their catch with a 7-11 largemouth. They caught all of their fish, using Carolina-rigged lizards on main-lake points in 10-12 feet of water.
Levi Areno and Casey Trosclair of Louisiana's Sulphur High School caught 12-12, using Electric Chicken Bass Assassins. They finished ninth.
Levi Areno and Casey Trosclair of Louisiana’s Sulphur High School caught 12-12, using Electric Chicken Bass Assassins. They finished ninth.
Chris Matthews and Cole Ward of Louisiana's North Desoto High School show off part of their 13-pound catch with O'Dell and Marks sitting in the background on the
Chris Matthews and Cole Ward of Louisiana’s North Desoto High School show off part of their 13-pound catch with O’Dell and Marks sitting in the background on the “hot seat.” Matthews and Ward finished eighth.
Cole Talbot, left, and Andrew Marcantel of Louisiana's Sulphur High School finished 10th with 12-4.
Cole Talbot, left, and Andrew Marcantel of Louisiana’s Sulphur High School finished 10th with 12-4.
Tournament director Hank Weldon took an extra moment to chat with Talbot, who was mentioned in this event's
Tournament director Hank Weldon took an extra moment to chat with Talbot, who was mentioned in this event’s “Costa Moment.” Talbot wore the vintage Ranger Boats hat that belonged to his late grandfather, Jerry Rice. He said he wears it to honor a man who meant the world to him.
Devin Prine, left, and Mason Marie of Buna High School in Texas had one of the more impressive catches of the day, weighing in 15-12. They finished fourth.
Devin Prine, left, and Mason Marie of Buna High School in Texas had one of the more impressive catches of the day, weighing in 15-12. They finished fourth.
Mason Arnaud and Reed Hudspeth of Port Neches Groves High School caught 14-2 and finished fifth.
Mason Arnaud and Reed Hudspeth of Port Neches Groves High School caught 14-2 and finished fifth.
Conner Chappell, left, and Logan Bourque of Sulphu High School took big-fish honors with an 8-8 largemouth that now ranks as the largest fish ever caught in a Bassmaster High School event.
Conner Chappell, left, and Logan Bourque of Sulphu High School took big-fish honors with an 8-8 largemouth that now ranks as the largest fish ever caught in a Bassmaster High School event.
Here's a closer look at Chappell's big fish, which was caught on a jig.
Here’s a closer look at Chappell’s big fish, which was caught on a jig.
Cole Moore and Casey Haymon of Louisiana's Anacoco High School placed sixth with 14-2.
Cole Moore and Casey Haymon of Louisiana’s Anacoco High School placed sixth with 14-2.
Yet another team from Sulphur High School, Saige Hessifer and Greyson Benoit, placed 16th with 10-11.
Yet another team from Sulphur High School, Saige Hessifer and Greyson Benoit, placed 16th with 10-11.
Louisiana anglers Matthew Romano, left, and Nathaniel Pierce brought a nice 4-11 largemouth to the scales. It bit a black-and-blue lizard.
Louisiana anglers Matthew Romano, left, and Nathaniel Pierce brought a nice 4-11 largemouth to the scales. It bit a black-and-blue lizard.
Will Moffett and Kyle McCormick of Mississippi's Franklin County High School just missed notching a win with a catch of 16-11 that was good for third place.
Will Moffett and Kyle McCormick of Mississippi’s Franklin County High School just missed notching a win with a catch of 16-11 that was good for third place.
Tyler Meeks and Garrett Ferguson Hemphill High School in Texas caught five bass that weighed 11 pounds and placed 13th.
Tyler Meeks and Garrett Ferguson Hemphill High School in Texas caught five bass that weighed 11 pounds and placed 13th.
Jordan Gilcrease and Tyler Parker of Louisiana's Byrd High School placed 14th with 10-14.
Jordan Gilcrease and Tyler Parker of Louisiana’s Byrd High School placed 14th with 10-14.
Tristin Burt and Tristin Goins of Buna High School made the Top 12 with a catch of 11-10.
Tristin Burt and Tristin Goins of Buna High School made the Top 12 with a catch of 11-10.
Nolan Haney and Dalton Henry, right, of Deweyville High School in Texas caught a nice largemouth that weighed 5-5.
Nolan Haney and Dalton Henry, right, of Deweyville High School in Texas caught a nice largemouth that weighed 5-5.
Louisiana anglers Karli Carpenter, left, and Christian Haggenmacher caught only one bass, but it weighed 6-15.
Louisiana anglers Karli Carpenter, left, and Christian Haggenmacher caught only one bass, but it weighed 6-15.
O'Dell and Marks moved from the hot seat to the podium when only one team was left to weigh in. The final team didn't challenge their weight, and they were named champions.
O’Dell and Marks moved from the hot seat to the podium when only one team was left to weigh in. The final team didn’t challenge their weight, and they were named champions.
Finally, they looked a little more comfortable on stage.
Finally, they looked a little more comfortable on stage.
The winners with their plaques on stage.
The winners with their plaques on stage.
Again with their plaques backstage after the chaos died down.
Again with their plaques backstage after the chaos died down.