SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 3, 2026) – The CrushCity Hartwell Slam presented by Sufix was the Association of Collegiate Anglers’ final regular-season event before the season-ending Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops coming up in Florence, AL.

The recent no-entry-fee, nationally televised event at Lake Hartwell was also the second to last opportunity for anglers to be named to the 2025-26 ACA’s collegiate All-Academic Team presented by Yamaha. Three anglers were named to the team at the angler meeting last Friday night, taking the season total to nine anglers awarded this title.

Here are the three anglers recognized at Lake Hartwell:

Chase Rogers: USC-Union

Carter Lanclos: LSU-Shreveport

Anna Kay: Emmanuel University

On behalf of the ACA and Yamaha, each angler will receive a scholarship for being recognized as a member of the All-Academic Team presented by Yamaha. Each angler will also be eligible to receive the title of Academic All-American presented by Yamaha. That honor will be announced at the ACA’s annual Angler & Sponsor Banquet during Championship Week next month.

Chase Rogers

USC-Union

Year: Senior

Major: Business/Organizational Leadership

The first angler we will highlight in this article is Chase Rogers with USC-Union. He is a senior majoring in Business/Organizational Leadership. Chase is said to consistently demonstrate an elite level of commitment both on the water and in the classroom. Over his four-year collegiate career, he has maintained his grades and earned placement on the President’s List and Dean’s List every academic year—an achievement that speaks to his discipline, focus, and work ethic.

Carter Lanclos

LSU-Shreveport

Year: Freshman

Major: General Business

Next is Carter Lanclos with Top 25 ranked LSU-Shreveport. Carter is a freshman, and is studying General Business. Carter is said to be an exceptional example of a student angler, successfully managing his time and efforts among multiple priorities. Outside of the classroom, he works as a sales intern. No matter what he is doing, whether it be in the classroom, on the water, or as an intern…Carter completes the task at hand with a great attitude and smile.

Anna Kay

Emmanuel University

Year: Junior

Major: Elementary Education

Lastly, we highlight Anna Kay. She is a junior at Top 25 ranked Emmanuel University, and is majoring in Elementary Education. Anna is dedicated to her field of study, Elementary Education. While balancing her course work and fishing, she serves her community through teaching youth at her church,works in community functions that serve meals to needy families, works at a daycare, and dedicates herself to young people.

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