UNA STUDENTS WIN BIG AT SINGING RIVER TRAIL LAUNCH TANK COMPETITION

FLORENCE, Ala., May 9 -- University of North Alabama issued the following news release:

Michelle R. Eubanks

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FLORENCE, AL - University of North Alabama students Hayden Blakely and Sam Hathcock took first place with a $10,000 prize to move their mobile fishing tournament app, CastOff, forward as part of this year's Singing River Trail Launch Tank Competition.

"It was a strong show across the board," said Mary Marshall VanSant, Director of UNA's Office of Regional Engagement. "Every one of the eleven finalists delivered, pitching their small business ideas to a packed room and our panel of judges. Ultimately, CastOff was selected as the winner because of its innovative concept and use of AI techn...