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Faith Angler Network blew into the championship on May 17th at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Airport Beach Park on Lake Waco.
The wind never let up. From Saturday’s practice through all of Championship Sunday, steady 20–25 mph winds battered Lake Waco, forcing anglers to grind it out and embrace the elements while making constant strategic adjustments to stay competitive.
Sixty-four of Central Texas’ best middle and high school teams participated, all receiving the 2026 FAN Championship ring to commemorate the weekend, along with a chance to earn their share of $18,068 in scholarships and prizes.
Although all earned the well-deserved championship qualifier title, only a few made it to the podium with epic catches to win scholarships and prizes.
2025/26 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS BEAU GLAUSER AND LANE MEYER
Representing the Boerne Bass Club with Captain Craig Glauser. They took a commanding lead with a five bass limit of 20.84. This team was consistent all year fighting for this opportunity to bring home the top honors.
They each won a $2,500 scholarship, a Custom Championship Belt Buckle, and a $50 gift card and the Captain Winner: $50 Gift Card
Coming in second with the Liberty Hill Fishing team of Eric Walker and Barrett Gray with Captain Ethan Walker with 13.05 pounds. It was great to see them cross the stage after a hard-fought season
They each earned a $2,000 scholarship, Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite Combo Rod and Reel, and a $50 gift card
Representing The Bass Club of Champions with a third-place finish was Paxton Sturdevant and Gavin Reyes alongside CaptainThomas Sturdevant. They tipped the scales with 12.75
They each earned a $1,500 scholarship, Costa Sunglasses, and a $50 gift card
Also representing the Bass Club of Champions Timothy Burford and Gage Jett with Captain Darin Marchant.
Their 11.70 5 fish limit earned them a very hard fought 4th place finish
They each earned a $1,000 scholarship, Shimano Reels, and a $50 gift card
Wrapping up the final Scholarship award position coming in 5th place with 4 bass weighing 10.98 pounds was Wesley Tillman & Viktor Saprito with Boerne Bass Club with Captain Al Grumbles.
They each earned a $500 scholarship and a $100 gift card
Big Bass
Earning the Shimano Big Bass of the Championship was Alec Grover with a nice 7.70 largemouth bass. Alec and his partner Brennen Marsalis with Captain Bruce Culver finished in 8th overall.
He earned a Shimano Reel and a $25 gift card
Worth noting – There were 7 bass weighed in over 5 pounds including Alec”s.
Rounding up the top 10 each taking home gift cards
6. Gavin Gonzales & Bobby Stubblefield (Liberty Hill Fishing Team) 9.96
7. Colton Long & Parker Katkoski (Liberty Hill Fishing Team) 9.91
8. Alec Grover & Brennen Marsalis (Bass Club of Champions) 9.74
9. Chase Ormond & Cameron Plaisted (Boerne Bass Club) 9.11
10. Eden Camacho & Gracyn Sanchez (Llano Fishing Team) 8.96
Full results HERE
SENIOR RECOGNITION
Following the weigh-in, we invited the seniors to come forward to be recognized and presented each of them with an Armor of God medallion. Jeff then read Ephesians 6:11–18, speaking from the passage about putting on the full armor of God—standing firm in truth, walking in righteousness, holding onto faith, and remaining rooted in God’s Word as they step into life beyond high school.
It was a moment of reflection and gratitude, honoring not only what they accomplished on the water, but who they are becoming off the water.—reminding them that the same faith, discipline, and perseverance carried through this season will continue to guide them into the future.
As we conclude another season, we remain true to our core values of providing a fun and healthy place to experience God and the outdoors—building character one fish at a time, through faith, friendships, and fishing.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, and the entire FAN family for your continued support, encouragement, and investment in these student-athletes. This season would not be possible without you.
