High School All-American weigh-in

The nation's Top 12 high school anglers went across the Elite Series stage with 12 of the nation's best bass fishing pros.

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Jake Lee and David Williams were the first to weigh in at the inaugural Bassmaster High School All-American weigh-in. The team ended with 5-15.
Jake Lee and David Williams were the first to weigh in at the inaugural Bassmaster High School All-American weigh-in. The team ended with 5-15.
Next to weigh-in was Cliff Crochet and his All-American partner Zeke Gossett. The pair weighed in 14-2, setting the bar high for the remaining anglers.
Next to weigh-in was Cliff Crochet and his All-American partner Zeke Gossett. The pair weighed in 14-2, setting the bar high for the remaining anglers.
Next up was legend Gary Klein who fished with Trevor Yates. Their two fish tipped the scales at 4-15.
Next up was legend Gary Klein who fished with Trevor Yates. Their two fish tipped the scales at 4-15.
Kurt Dove and Dillon Harrell came out swinging with 11-9. A good day, but not enough to eclipse the leaders.
Kurt Dove and Dillon Harrell came out swinging with 11-9. A good day, but not enough to eclipse the leaders.
The only co-ed team on the water, Bill Lowen and All-American Laura Ann Foshee found three bass that weighed 5-14.
The only co-ed team on the water, Bill Lowen and All-American Laura Ann Foshee found three bass that weighed 5-14.
Cam Sterritt caught a giant and showed it off to the crowd.
Cam Sterritt caught a giant and showed it off to the crowd.
Mark Menendez and Sterritt ended up weighing in 8-1.
Mark Menendez and Sterritt ended up weighing in 8-1.
Reigning Classic champ Casey Ashley fished with Jared Penton. The duo ended with three fish for 6-11.
Reigning Classic champ Casey Ashley fished with Jared Penton. The duo ended with three fish for 6-11.
Although All-American Ryan Wood and Elite Series angler Kevin Ledoux didn’t weigh a fish, they had a fun day on Lake Barkley.
Although All-American Ryan Wood and Elite Series angler Kevin Ledoux didn’t weigh a fish, they had a fun day on Lake Barkley.
Cliff Pirch and Joe Grafeman had a great day on the water, catching a limit weighing 12-13.
Cliff Pirch and Joe Grafeman had a great day on the water, catching a limit weighing 12-13.
<p>Brandon Palaniuk and his partner, Carter McNeil from South Carolina, caught 7 pounds, 15 ounces on Barkley.</p>
Brandon Palaniuk and his partner, Carter McNeil from South Carolina, caught 7 pounds, 15 ounces on Barkley.
Carl Jocumsen and All-American Julius Mazy caught a lot of fish, just not the right size. The pair ended with 7-5.
Carl Jocumsen and All-American Julius Mazy caught a lot of fish, just not the right size. The pair ended with 7-5.
The last team to weigh in was Elite Series pro Keith Poche and Nick Montilino. They only had four fish, but they were the right kind. After what seemed like an eternity, the scales finally settled on 13-15 … putting the pair just ounces out of first place.
The last team to weigh in was Elite Series pro Keith Poche and Nick Montilino. They only had four fish, but they were the right kind. After what seemed like an eternity, the scales finally settled on 13-15 … putting the pair just ounces out of first place.
The first-place team with trophy.
The first-place team with trophy.
Montilino with the second-place trophy.
Montilino with the second-place trophy.
Grafeman with the third-place trophy.
Grafeman with the third-place trophy.
Your 2015 Bassmaster High School All-American team!
Your 2015 Bassmaster High School All-American team!