Cleburne County 18 and Under Fishing Championship & Scholarship Program
Classic Title
Next Tournament Date
October 3, 2026
at Devils Fork Tournament Center
Greers Ferry Lake
Tournament Schedule
0515 Angler Registration, Check-In and Live-Well Check. Boat number assigned
0630 All competitors launched and prepare to blast off by boat number
0645 National Anthem
0650 Blast Off by boat number
1500 All competitors beyond buoys at Launch Location
1500 Weigh-In begins
1500 Food Served
1630 Conclusion of Weigh-In
1630 Prizes and Awards
About this Tournament
This tournament was created to offer the youths of Cleburne County and all surrounding counties (White, Independence, Van Buren, Stone, Faulkner) with an opportunity to compete in a bass tournament held on Greers Ferry lake. This tournament is a scholarship program that awards winnings to assist young men and women with the cost of attending higher education institutions.
The trophy for this championship is named after an individual who devoted much of his time to not only the sport of fishing, but also to youth programs in this community. The "Willie Stone Cup" will serve this tournament not only as a first place prize, but also as a future traditional symbol that stands for integrity, sportsmanship, teamwork, and youth achievement.
New and Amended Rules in 2025
2026 TOTAL AWARDS: $8,000.00
for Top 3 Teams
1st place - Team Names on the "Willie Stone Cup" and each Angler a $1,500 Scholarship, a $500 Cash Award and Trophy.
2nd Place - each Angler a $1,000 Scholarship, a $300 Cash Award, and Trophy.
3rd Place - each Angler a $500 Scholarship, a $200 Cash Award, and Trophy.
Additional Awards:
"Big Bass Award"
"Willie's Hybrid Award"
"Youngest Angler Award"
"Beat The Guide Award"
"Smallest Bag weight"
Door Prizes
Hats & Fun Swag for each team member!
Awards are determined by July of each year based on sponsorships.
Donations Appreciated!
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Willie Stone Cup
Youth FishingTournament
2025 Cleburne County 18 & Under Fishing Championship Scholarship Awards
2025 First Place Champions
Caleb Pennington & Cole Pennington
1st Place
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2025 Second Place Champion
Justin Corpier & Kaleb McKinney
2nd
Place
2025 Big Bass Champion
Kaleb McKinney
3.39 lbs.
2025 Willie's Hybrid Award
Carson Pennington
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2025 Third Place Champions
Carson Pennington & Alex Coyner
3rd Place
2025 Youngest Angler
Tucker Ferguson
Age: 7
2025 Smallest Bag Award
Myles Hutchins & Hampton Gilbert
Total Bag Weight: 0.80 Lbs.
The Pros
They all beat the Guide
Thank You Sponsors!
Location
Devil's Fork Tournament Center
Greers Ferry, Arkansas
October 3, 2026