Albert Lea resident Jason Howland competed in the Bass Federation National Championship on Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma, March 9 through March 14. Howland finished in 16th place out of 54 anglers. - Provided

Howland was in sixth palce after day one with a total of 9 pounds, 6 ounces. A day two total of 4 pounds, 10 ounces brought his total to 14 pounds for the tournament. - Provided

Howland won $500 for his sixth-place finish. The first-place winner took home a prize package worth over $125,000. - Provided