McKenzie, Tenn.-Huntingdon's William McNeal signed with the Bethel University Bass Fishing program recently.

The Criminal Justice Major is the son of Belinda McNeal of Huntingdon. He is a 2011 graduate of Huntingdon High School. He was an all-district football player for the Mustangs.

He chose Bethel because of the expansion of the school and the school offers his major.

He has enjoyed fishing his entire life and is excited about joining the bass fishing program at Bethel.

"William is a fine young man and his skills as a manager will tremendously help our program," stated Bethel Head Coach Garry Mason.