ST. ALBANS - Colin Hodet, BFA-St. Albans Class of 2022, became an American Cornhole League Pro at the Cornhole World Championships in Rock Hill, SC.
During the competition, which took place from August 2 to 11, Hodet competed in several categories, including singles, doubles, and as part of a team. He and his teammates qualified for the final bracket in the minor league team event. At last year’s competition, Hodet almost went pro, facing off against 32 others who were selected that year; this year, he went through the gauntlet, literally, and earned the coveted designation.
While visiting California over the weekend of August 24, Colin Hodet was invited to play a blind draw at Shamar Moore's house. Moore's backyard is known as Airmail City. Q&A with Colin Hodet What was it like competing in the Cornhole World Championships for the second time? I was more comfortable with my level of play since I had a full year under my belt competing against higher competition.
I had one of my highest finishes from the year, and I knew I had what I needed to possibly win the whole tournament. There were 15 brackets for singles, and I placed second overall in my bracket, which was a huge accomplishment for me. If I won that bracket, I was four games away from winning the whole thing.
What was your most memorable moment of the World Championships? During my last few games in the bracket there were a lot of people watching. When I was in the finals, my friends, family, and many I didn't know.