Van Pelt earned his fourth GSC Freshman of the Week this season after tying for 21st at the 2025 Trevecca Music City Invitational with a score of 213 three-over par. The rookie began the tournament with an opening round score of 71 one-over par before compiling rounds of 69 one-under par and 73 three-over par to conclude the event. He helped Montevallo to finish ninth in the overall team competition while having a tournament ledger that included six birdies.