Category: Sports

TVCC press release

The Trinity Valley Community College Lady Cardinals continue their preparation for the 2013 volleyball season Friday, Aug. 16, with three scrimmages in Dallas at Brookhaven College.

Coach Tosha Spain’s Lady Cardinals, coming off the most successful season in the history of the college’s volleyball program, are scheduled to scrimmage Cisco at 10 a.m., Brookhaven at 11 a.m. and San Jacinto at 1 p.m.

The Lady Cardinals went 18-12 last year and earned their first-ever regional tournament berth.

The Lady Cardinals are scheduled to begin their fourth season next Friday and Saturday in tournament action at Brookhaven. Their home opener is Sept. 11 against Paris.

TVCC press release

Trinity Valley Community College has a new radio home.

The college announced today Henderson County-based radio station KCKL (95.9 FM) will begin broadcasting its football games this fall. The station will also broadcast a select number of women’s and men’s basketball games and possibly other sports.

The announcement ends a decade-long partnership with Palestine radio station KYYK (98.3 FM).

“We have enjoyed our association with KYYK and are especially appreciative of the dedication of Gary Richards (sports director) to make sure our teams were covered and our student athletes received recognition,” said TVCC Sports Information Officer Benny Rogers.

“At the same time, we are very excited to now team up with KCKL, which is making the commitment to give us a radio presence and to highlight Continue reading “KCKL to broadcast TVCC games”

TVCC press release

Trinity Valley Community College today reaffirmed it is not adding baseball to its athletic department, nor is it exploring that possibility at this time.

College administrators said they recently became aware of an individual who has contacted businesses and individuals soliciting funds to defray costs for beginning a baseball program at the college.

“The day may come when Dr. (Glendon) Forgey and the board decide to add baseball, but we are not considering at this time,” said TVCC athletic director Brad Smiley. “We want the public to know this individual is not associated with the college and does not represent us.”