The University of Montevallo fishing team was once again crowned the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.
Nearly 200 collegiate bass fishing teams from across the nation competed in the Bass Pro Shops 2022 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship tournament at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama on May 26-27, but only one was named School of the Year for having amassed the most cumulative points of any team in the nation.
Last year, the fishing team, which is part of the UM President’s Outdoor Scholars Program, earned the same achievement. Montevallo became just the third school to win back-to-back School of the Year honors in the history of the sport.
“There are only two other programs that have won this title twice,” said UM Head Fishing Coach William Crawford. “To be able to do that again is a real honor and shows the hard work that our guys have put forth this year.”
“It’s hard to get a repeat title because everybody is gunning for you. We stepped up to the challenge and had another good year. It speaks to the team’s work ethic and commitment to be able to bring another national title home to the University of Montevallo.”
Dr. John W. Stewart, president of the University, said he’s proud of the team for making Montevallo’s fishing team prominent nationally.
“The skill, industry and passion they invest in their sport is truly impressive,” he said. “William Crawford and Scooter Stano are to be commended for their vision and leadership of our Outdoor Scholars Program at Montevallo. Congratulations to these student champions.”
The tournament was hosted at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama, and was presented by Abu Garcia.
The 2021-2022 team members are listed below.
Aaron Cherry
Adam Carroll
Andrew Howell
Andrew Thompson
Blair Erickson
Bradley Martin
Brennan Berglund
Brenton Godwin
Briggs Alavezos
Brody Robison
Cade Holcomb
Cal Culpepper
Carson Miller
Chance Schwartz
Chandler Olivier
Charlie Wright
Cole Dodson
Colton White
Dalton Head
Davian Smith
Dakendrick Patterson
Drew Traffanstedt
Easton Fothergill
Elliot Torode
Grayson Morris
Hagan Marlin
Hunter Odom
Jack Alexander
Jack Baron
Jackson Pontius
Jacob Swanson
Jacob Pfundt
James Willoughby
Jordan Pennington
Jordan Turner
Kopeland Rosser
Kyle Bahr
Logan Plueger
Mason Waddell
Merritt Arnold
Miller Dowling
Nick Dumke
Nick Pemberton
Peyton Harris
Riley Underwood
Ryan Branch
Ryan Thomas
Scott Sledge
Solomon Glenn
Tanner English
Tommy Loper
Tommy Sendek
Trent Jones
Trey Dickert
Tyler Cain
Tyler Cory
Weston Hollar
Will Holoway
