Paris, Tenn.-Henry County High School Fishing Team standout Sawyer Williams has signed with the Bethel University Fishing Team.
Williams signed at a special ceremony held at the Tennessee Valley Community Church surrounded by family and friends, including several other members of the HCHS Fishing Team.
Williams was awarded a fishing scholarship to Bethel and has signed with the Bethel Fishing Team for four years. He is a senior at Henry County High School.
His parents are Drew and Kristi Williams. Drew Williams said, “I’m proud of Sawyer and what he has accomplished. I know God has big plans for his future at Bethel University.”
His signing represents another local fishing standout to join the Bethel Fishing Team, which has received national attention and has earned a winning reputation under Head Coach Garry Mason of Springville.
Mason said, “I’ve been watching Sawyer fish since he was in 10th grade and I know what a great young man he is. We’re just glad to have him join the Bethel Team.”
Photo: Standing, from left, Coach Garry Mason and Drew Williams look over the shoulder of Sawyer as he signs his papers for the fishing team. Kristi Sawyer is seated at left. Photo courtesy of Drew Williams.