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EC Signs Three to Inaugural Intercollegiate Bass Fishing Team!
Earlier this year, Emmanuel signed three varsity anglers to the inaugural intercollegiate Bass Fishing team which is set to begin competing in Fall 2019.
Alex Saxon and Kollin Smith of Franklin County and Matthew Benson of Oconee County inked with the Lions on January 29 at the Shaw Athletic Center.
How did the idea for a Bass Fishing team at Emmanuel come about?
Elaine took this interest and presented the idea to Athletic Director Nate Moorman who was on board from the start. Over the next few weeks, they began to collect data to show enrollment potential and researched how the program would fit our region.
Once the program was approved, Assistant Athletic Director of Communication, Lance Miller created an interest query that was posted to the Georgia Bass Nation for High Schoolers website along with Emmanuel's Athletic Website and social media pages.
For Elaine, signing day was a special occasion as both a coach and mom.
Why should varsity anglers join this inaugural team?
The team will practice mainly on Lake Hartwell because of its proximity and will compete in the Carhartt series which consists of competition on the east coast.
Matthew Benson views this opportunity as a dream come true.
Where can varsity anglers go to find more information about Emmanuel's newest NCAA DII sport?