March 21, 2025

FORT WORTH, Texas — The 2024 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team were treated to a trip to Dickies Arena to be recognized on the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour stage ahead of the Day 1 weigh-in. This is the first time in the program’s history the All-American class has been honored on the Classic stage.

For the past decade, the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team has recognized and celebrated the top high school anglers across the country. These student-athletes demonstrate outstanding performance on the water, dedication to conservation efforts and commitment to their communities. The 2024 class of 12 talented anglers continued this tradition of excellence and were recognized for this incredible achievement.

Since its inception, the Bassmaster High School All-American program has launched the careers of numerous anglers who have competed at the highest levels, including the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN, Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series and even the prestigious Bassmaster Classic. These young anglers are the future of the sport, inspiring upcoming generations through their skill and dedication.

This year, nearly 300 applications were submitted from 31 states. From this talented pool, 45 students were named Bassmaster All-State Anglers, with the final 12 honorees selected based on their tournament success, conservation initiatives and community service efforts. This year, each All-American was awarded a B.A.S.S. Life Membership.

Meet the 2024 Bassmaster High School All-American Team

Carsen Adcock – Haughton, La.

A junior at Haughton High School, Adcock has four wins, including the 2023 Bassmaster High School Series event on the Red River and the North Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation event on Toledo Bend. His commitment to community service includes involvement in local churches and lake cleanup initiatives. Academically, he maintains a 3.81 GPA while excelling in multiple extracurricular activities.

Elijah Coleman – Mount Sterling, Ky.

Coleman, a senior at Montgomery County High School, secured three wins, including the 2024 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship. He has a passion for conservation, assisting Kentucky Fish and Wildlife in habitat restoration, and maintains a 4.0 GPA while balancing an advanced course load.

Max Flatten – Watertown, S.D.

Flatten, a senior at Watertown High School, boasts three wins, including the South Dakota TBF High School State Championship (back-to-back years). He is actively involved in community outreach programs, including Sportsmen Against Hunger and local bass fishing clubs, all while maintaining a 3.35 GPA.

Rylan Hamlin – Jackson, Mich.

Hamlin’s dominance includes 24 wins, highlighted by the 2024 Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation High School State Championship. His passion for mentorship and conservation extends beyond competition, and he balances his dedication to fishing with a 3.59 GPA.

Kyle Herrman – Topeka, Kan.

A senior at Jefferson West High School, Herrman has earned four wins and has qualified for the Bassmaster High School National Championship three times. He actively mentors youth anglers and participates in lake improvement projects while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Nicholas Herrman – Topeka, Kan.

The twin brother of Kyle, Nicholas boasts five tournament wins, including the 2024 Kansas TBF High School State Championship. He volunteers in youth fishing programs and maintains a 4.0 GPA, excelling in academics and athletics.

Presley Lannom – Lebanon, Tenn.

Lannom, a junior, secured seven wins, including the 2023 Tennessee B.A.S.S. Nation High School event on Douglas Lake. He is a leader in conservation efforts and maintains a 3.62 GPA while running a podcast featuring professional anglers.

Kael Moore – Cedar Falls, Iowa

Moore, a junior at Cedar Falls High School, has seven wins, including the Iowa High School Bass Team Championship. A multi-sport athlete, he founded his school’s bass team and maintains a 4.0 GPA.

Tanner Moulton – Enfield, N.H.

Moulton, a senior, has nine wins, including the 2023 NHIAA State Championship. He is a student-athlete leader involved in multiple sports and community outreach programs, maintaining a 3.7 GPA.

Grace Olsen – Gardner, Ill.

Olsen, a senior, has one win and eight Top 5 finishes, qualifying her to compete in Zimbabwe with the USAngling USA Bass High School Youth Team. She excels in leadership and community service, maintaining a 3.56 GPA.

Dylan Sorrells – Dallas, Texas

Sorrells has six wins, including the THSBA event on Lake Lewisville, and is the THSBA Metro Division Angler of the Year. He dedicates over 300 hours to youth fishing education and maintains a 3.43 GPA.

Joe Vaulton – Knoxville, Tenn.

Vaulton, a senior, has eight wins and two Angler of the Year titles. He is heavily involved in conservation, tournament fundraising, and mentorship programs while maintaining a 4.2 GPA.

Congratulations to the 2024 Bassmaster High School All-American Team.

 

2025 Bassmaster High School Series Title Sponsor: Strike King

2025 Bassmaster High School Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2025 Bassmaster High School Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Dakota Lithium, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2025 Bassmaster High School Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Lew’s, Lowrance, Marathon, Triton Boats, VMC

2025 Bassmaster High School Series Youth Sponsors: Seaguar, Shimano

 

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting-edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series presented by SEVIIN, Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series, Bassmaster Junior Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship, Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft, Bassmaster College Kayak Series, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.