Trey Burford was just one of those guys. It was impossible to meet Trey and not immediately love him. That's why his passing left such a huge hole in the hearts of all his friends and family.

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Because of their love for Trey, his friends and family wanted to shine his light long after his passing and they've been able to do that exact thing with the Trey Burford Memorial Bass Tournament.

Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Have Been Paid In College Scholarships

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Now, going into its fifth year, this tournament has provided tens of thousands of dollars in college scholarships to local high school anglers.

Just look at the long list of scholarship winners from the proceeds of last year's 2025 tournament:

  • Winner of the Trey Burford Memorial Scholarship from Benton High School

    Luke Matlock - $6000.00
  • Trey Burford/ James Blythe Memorial Scholarship from Benton High School

    Carson Young - $4000.00
  • Trey Burford Memorial Scholarship from Sulphur High School                              Carter Lanclos - $2000.00
  • Kolby Cornet North Desoto High School $1000
  • K. Eli Campbell Lakeside High School $1000
  • Ethan Kindred Loyola High School $1000

And now organizers are ready to do it all over again!  They are now accepting entries for the "Fifth Annual Trey Burford Memorial Bass Tournament", Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Cypress Bend Park on Toledo Bend.

Whopping $10,000 GUARANTEED For Winning Team

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As in previous years, this year's winning team will receive a guaranteed $10,000!

This is a 2-person team tournament with an entry fee of $250 per team, which includes entry into the Big Bass pot for a cash prize of $2,500.  Trailering will be allowed for anglers in this event but NO forward facing sonar FFS can be used.

All anglers are in for the full red carpet treatment and will certainly want to attend the weigh-in at Cypress Bend for door prizes, t-shirts, a gun raffle, silent auction and live auction.

The Earlier You Register The More Time You'll Have To Get To Weigh-In

Registrations are now being accepted at fishoutlawoutdoors.com and there's a pretty nice incentive to register as early as possible, as the earlier a team registers, the later their check in time will be.

Late registrations will be accepted on Friday, March 13 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cypress Bend, Saturday, March 14 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Cypress Bend and again on Sunday, March 15 from 6:00 am until 7:00 am also at Cypress Bend, prior to fishing.

To see more and to print out an entry form, just go HERE to their Facebook page.

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Gallery Credit: Gary McCoy