TVCC volleyball team ready to open season

Coach Tosha Spain
Coach Tosha Spain

By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information

The sixth season of volleyball at Trinity Valley Community College begins Friday when the Lady Cardinals participate in the annual Dana Hatch Invitational Tournament at Tyler Junior College.

Though the roster is short on experience, Tosha Spain, the only head coach in the Lady Cardinals’ history, has not lowered her expectations for the 2015 season.

“Even with a very new roster, my expectations are high,” said Spain, who last year recorded her 100th victory in the collegiate ranks. “The girls have come in and put in a lot of hard work and are improving daily. That’s all I can ask for as a coach.” Continue reading “TVCC volleyball team ready to open season”

TVCC Cardinals first day of contact

The Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals held their first full-contact practice Wednesday at Bruce Field in Athens.

The Cardinals are scheduled to kickoff the season 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at home against Nassau Community College in the Battle in the Valley, sponsored by Virtual Communications Specialists President Paul Benson.

Nassau finished last season 10-0 and ranked No. 6 in the nation. The Cardinals finished last season with a 12-0 record and Southwest Junior College Football Conference (SWJCFC) champions. TVCC ended the year ranked No. 2 in the nation.  Continue reading “TVCC Cardinals first day of contact”

Malakoff 7-year-old advances to world mini bronc finals

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Malakoff second grader Brant Cookston, 7, placed third in the semifinals for the Mini Bronc World Championship held Aug. 7 at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, CO.

Back in May, Brant won multiple buckles at the Lonestar High School Rodeo Finals.

Brant has now advanced to the World Mini Bronc Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada Dec. 4-6, to be held during the National Finals Rodeo. Continue reading “Malakoff 7-year-old advances to world mini bronc finals”

Mabank Athletic Booster Club Excited For Homecoming

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We the Mabank Athletic Booster Club are thrilled to announce the return of Homecoming. We will be hosting several events throughout the week, which will offer local businesses the chance to participate in community spirit and promote your business as well. We know many of our local businesses “Bleed Green” and we would love to offer you an opportunity to show your support. We believe together we can restore the community spirit that once was. Please take a look at the plans in progress for that week, and consider taking part.

Tuesday, September 15

We will gather for a community wide pep rally, bonfire, and music at the Mabank Pavilion. The night will begin around 5 p.m. We are offering the opportunities for local business owners to rent a space, where you will be able to sell your crafts, or advertise your business. You may even host games if you would like. The Booster Club will be offering hot dog meals and cotton candy, and there will be a bounce house for the kids, different clubs and organizations throughout the school system will be participating as well with different fund raising activities. These events will proceed the football team arriving around 7 p.m. At that time, we will host an introduction of the team and a pep rally, followed by a bonfire at the MFD Training Complex. You will have the option of keeping your booth open all night if you wish. The rental fee is $50 for a 10×10 space, which the Booster Club will use to provide opportunities to many Mabank athletes. This will be our biggest event, prior to the game Friday night, and will be heavily advertised throughout the district. You will not want to miss out on this opportunity! If you are interested in a rental or would like more information please contact Courtney Tijerina 903-802-9062 or Tammy Truelove 903-880-8008. Continue reading “Mabank Athletic Booster Club Excited For Homecoming”

2015 TVCC Cardinal Hall of Fame Class Announced

HALL OF FAME LOGOBy Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information

Seven new members have been selected to become the 2015 class for the Cardinal Hall of Fame at Trinity Valley Community College.

The hall of fame’s eighth class is scheduled to be inducted on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. Tickets for the induction luncheon are $15 and will be available at the door of the Student Union Building ballroom.

“First and foremost, I think it is extremely special that a small East Texas community college such as our can have such a rich tradition of successful athletic programs and athletes,” said TVCC athletic director Brad Smiley, who also serves on the selection committee. “Trinity Valley is the premier junior college athletics program in the nation today, and this year’s hall of fame inductees, as well as their predecessors who have already been inducted, are some of the greatest in their respective sports that have ever participated at this level. Continue reading “2015 TVCC Cardinal Hall of Fame Class Announced”