Cardinal Pride luncheon scheduled

By Benny Rogers, TVCC Sports Information

The next Cardinal Pride Luncheon is scheduled Monday at Ole’ West Steak House, starting at noon.

The price for the all-you-can-eat buffet lunch is $9.

The event provides boosters, fans, staff and the community the opportunity to hear from our coaches and interact with our athletic staff and athletes.

There will be door prizes.

VOLLEYBALL

Coach Tosha Spain has announced five signees:

  • Victoria Hesson (5-11, RS/S, Porter High School)
  • Alexis Bogiorno (5-5, S, Rains High School)
  • Ashlynn Caldwell (6-2, M, Cypress Creek High School)
  • Lauren Fernandez (6-0, RS, Oak Ridge High School)
  • Brittney Griffith (5-0, M, Archer City High School)

The Lady Cardinals were 18-12 last year and qualified for the regional tournament for the first time.

The 2013 season will be the fourth year of the program.

SOFTBALL

The Lady Cardinals begin a three-date home stand today. They play Grayson at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Cain Park.

Coach Ashley Johnston’s squad is 6-4 on the season.

Saturday, the Lady Cardinals are also scheduled to be at home, facing Grambling State in doubleheader action at 1 and 3 p.m. Former Lady Cardinal Amanda Lester plays for Grambling State.

The Lady Cardinals are also scheduled to be at home Monday against North Central Texas. Action starts at 1 p.m. Game 2 will begin at 3 p.m

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The No. 1-ranked Lady Cardinals take to the road for the final time during the regular season Saturday, going to Jacksonville for a 4 p.m. tipoff.

Coach Elena Lovato’s squad is 25-1 on the year and 12-0 in conference. Jacksonville is 13-11 and 6-5 after a 60-50 win against Panola at home Thursday night.

In the first meeting at Cardinal Gym last month, the Lady Cardinals nabbed a 74-53 win against Jacksonville.

The Lady Cardinals are scheduled to be at home next Wednesday against Angelina at 5:30 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

The Cardinals do not play Saturday. Next up for the Cardinals is a trip to Carthage next Wednesday to face Panola at 7 p.m.

Coach Kris Baumann’s squad is 16-10 on the year and 7-8 in conference.