Van Pelt earned his third-career GSC Freshman of the Week award following a stellar spring debut at the Matlock Classic. The rookie was the second-highest finisher for Montevallo after placing 32nd and posting an individual score of 221 five-over par. He opened the tournament with a score of 73 one-over par before shooting rounds of 78 six-over par and 70 two-under par, respectively to close out the tournament. This final round helped him to climb 26 places while also helping Montevallo to finish ninth in the overall team competition. His tournament ledger would also include 13 birdies.