Alexandria Technical & Community College Anglers Shine at National Bassmaster Event

Six of Alexandria Technical & Community College's top anglers traveled to Okeechobee, Florida, to compete in the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee, a tournament featuring more than 200 teams from across the nation. Representing Alexandria at one of the highest levels of collegiate bass fishing, these student‑athletes demonstrated grit and resilience against an elite field on one of America's most storied fisheries.

In the days leading up to competition, the team showed strong potential on the water. As the coaching staff shared:
"The guys have done great in pre-fishing the past few days, catching some really nice bass. Over the past day and a half though there has been a big cold front moving across the state. Hopefully the fish the guys found will continue to cooperate on game day."

The cold front that swept across Florida dramatically shifted fish behavior, presenting a challenge not only to Alexandria's anglers but to top collegiate programs nationwide.

Alexandria Angler Results

Despite the difficult conditions, Alexandria's competitors delivered a solid showing among a field of 219 teams:

• Ryan Wiener & Max Meyer — 43rd place
• Bennett Gapinski & Trey Visser — 124th place
• Jack Myers & Mason Qualey — 183rd place

These placements underscore the team's ability to compete alongside some of the strongest programs in the country while representing Alexandria Technical & Community College with pride.

A Highly Competitive Field

The tournament was topped by standout performances such as Peyton Dunn & Luke McGuffin of Emmanuel University, who secured first place with a two‑day total of 32 pounds, 14 ounces. Their winning performance highlights the level of competition Alexandria faced on Lake Okeechobee.

See the Full Leaderboard

To view all official results from the 2026 Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee, visit the link below:
Full Results: https://www.bassmaster.com/tournament/2026-bassmaster-college-series-at-lake-okeechobee/results/?day=0 [bassmaster.com]

A Growing Program With National Momentum

As previously reported in ATCC's athletics updates, the college continues to expand its presence in the collegiate fishing world, with multiple national‑level tournaments scheduled for 2026 and a roster of talented anglers eager to build on experiences like Lake Okeechobee.

ATCC congratulates all six anglers on their hard‑earned success and looks forward to their continued accomplishments throughout the competitive season.