(LEBANON, Ill., Dec. 21)- The McKendree University bass fishing team is excited to have Dailus Richardson from Benton High School sign with the program for the 2016-17 fishing season. Dailus is the son of Jeremy and Janee Richardson.

"I am extremely excited to have an angler with Dailus' fishing experience sign with McKendree," said head coach Jon Rinderer. "He will definitely be an asset to our team!"

Dailus and his partner have compiled an incredible resume over the past three years.  They have fished against the best high school anglers in the country and compiled 29 top five finishes, including 25 top three finishes and 11 first place finishes, to go along with numerous top ten finishes. Dailus has competed in five state championships, two Bassmaster National Championships, and three World Finals.

Highlights from his fishing resume include:      
2013 TBF SAF World Finals Lake Dardanelle Arkansas 16th Place
2013 TBF SAF Murray State University Kentucky Lake Tournament 3rd place
2014 Bassmasters High School Qualifier Kankakee/Des Plains River 1st Place
2014 Bassmasters High School Qualifier Clinton Lake 1st Place and Big Bass  
2014  Bassmasters 2nd Place High School National Championship Kentucky Lake
2014 Bassmasters 1st Place Illinois State Championship Springfield Lake Illinois
2014 Bass Nation Northern Divisional 1st Place High School Champions
2015 Bassmasters State Qualifier Tournament Clinton Lake Illinois 1st Place & Big Bass