The Bass Federation, Student Angler Federation 2025 Alabama State Championship Tournament was held on 04/05/2025, Alabama River Cooters Pond, Prattville, AL. The event was presented by the Elmore County Economic Development Authority and Alabama Bass Federation. SAF anglers were eager to challenge the waters of Alabama River.

Following the competition the High School team of Caston Carden-Sawyer Sheffield of Shelby County High School Wildcats claimed 1st place honors with a five fish limit weighing 16.14.  Second place team was Stetson Grisby-Ty Bamberg of Hewitt-Trussville Fishing with a weight of 14.15.  Finishing third was the team of Dustin Vance-Ryan Anderson of Gaston Fishing Club with a weight of 14.08.  Eli Schwieker-Landon Stegall of Hewitt-Trussville Fishing Team with 10.08 were fourth and Gavin Peterson-Hunter Linton of Fairview Fishing Team with a weight of 10.03 finished fifth place of the high school teams.

The team of Stetson Grisby-Ty Bamberg from Hewitt-Trussville Fishing with a weight of 5.00 had big fish of the tournament and were awarded Davis Bait Company Big Fish Bonus gift certificate.

The 2025 Arkansas High School State Championship and Junior State Championship Slated for Saturday April  5 on Greers Ferry Lake has been canceled due to what weather authorities detailed as extreme  weather that has “potential to cause a once in a generation flooding event.” 10 or more inches of rain could fall with this storm pushing rivers well above flood stage  and put road under water in a “particularly dangerous situation.” That coupled with the high risk of potential tornados, large hail and damaging winds the event simply could not go forward.

The safety of our competitors and their families is always our first concern and drives every decision we make. While we all like to fish, we will always err on the side of caution for these young anglers and their families. Stated Joey Bray TBF National Youth Director.

The event will be rescheduled for April 19th on Lake Hamilton, Hot Spring, AR.  stay tuned to this website for registration details.

The 2025 Louisiana State Championship was held March 1st on Caney Creek in Chatham, LA, The top 10 teams from the event will advance to the 16th Annual HSFWF & National Championship on Grand Lake in Grove, OK.

Drake Miletello and Brycen Sanderlin, West Monroe Rebels team took 1st place with 22lbs even. In 2nd place, Jaxson Peek and Lane Thomas, Rosepine Eagles, also had a total weight of 22lbs. The tie was broken by order of entry. Jaxson and Lane also brought in an 8-03lb big bass of the day.

C.E. Byrd Jackets, Hunter Barnett and Hayden Hardy took 3rd place with 16-01. Rounding out the top 5, Ethan Thrash and Bradley Herring from Darbonne Woods Charter School with 15-14 and Peyton Bennett and Brayden Pye, Choudrant High School with 14-13. For full results and pictures CLICK HERE.