Category: Sports

The monthly Trinity Valley Community College Cardinal Pride luncheon was held Monday at Tilo’s, where the college honored Outstanding Staff members Randy Logan, Rodney Garret, and Eddie Nix. They are pictured with head basketball coach and Associate Athletic Director Kris Baumann.

Also honored was Cheerleader Torrey (TJ) Ollison as TVCC Student-Athlete of the Month.

By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information

The Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals stayed unbeaten Thursday night with a 110-86 win against East Texas Flight at Cardinal Gym.

Second-year coach Kris Baumann’s squad improved to 6-0 going into a showdown tonight at home against 15th-ranked and 4-0 Coffeyville Community College. Game time is 7:30 p.m. after a 5:30 p.m. game between Paris and Ranger in the first game of the Best Western Classic.

Aldonis Foote poured in 20 points to lead the Cardinals. Octavius Ellis, who earlier this week signed with Arizona State, had 15, Patrick Ingram and Malcolm Riley 13 each and Clarence Williams 10.

The Cardinals were up 64-45 at the half.

Saturday, the Cardinals play Ranger at 4 p.m. in the final game of the classic. Coffeyville and Paris play at 2 p.m.

Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government Association at TVCC in Athens are hosting a diaper drive for mother and fathers in need. With the cost of college rising, parents are having a hard time staying in school and still being able to provide for their families. The goal at the end of this community service project is to be able to help at least 20 families in the community. The diaper drive runs through Nov. 18. Drop off locations are: – Math/journalism building at TVCC – SGA office in sub at TVCC – Mary Nicholson’s office in administration building at TVCC If you are a parent in need, who has one or more children under the age of 6, please come to the math/journalism building at TVCC and fill out a questionnaire.

Are you ready for some classic basketball?

If so, Cardinal Gym is the place to be the next three weekends. Starting this week, Trinity Valley Community College will host a trio of basketball classics.

BEST WESTERN CLASSIC (Men)
First up is the Best Western Classic Friday and Saturday, when the undefeated Cardinals host a four-team event.
Here is the schedule:
Friday, Nov. 15
5:30 p.m. – Paris vs. Ranger
7:30 p.m. – TVCC vs. Coffeyville
Saturday, Nov. 16
2 p.m. – Paris vs. Coffeyville
4 p.m. – TVCC vs. Ranger

SUPER 8 CLASSIC
(Men)
Next weekend, the Cardinals have three other teams on hand for the Super 8 Classic.
Here is the schedule:
Friday, Nov. 22
5:30 p.m. – Clarendon vs. Jacksonville
7:30 p.m. – TVCC vs. Kingdom Prep
Saturday, Nov. 23
2 p.m. – Jacksonville vs. Kingdom Prep
4 p.m. – TVCC vs. Clarendon

BUDKE/SERNA CLASSIC
(Women)
Thanksgiving weekend will find the Lady Cardinals hosting the Kurt Budke/Miranda Serna Thanksgiving Classic.
Here is the schedule:
Friday, Nov. 29
5 p.m. – Panola vs. Southwestern Christian
6 p.m. – TVCC vs. Arkansas Baptist
Saturday, Nov. 30
1 p.m. – Panola vs. Arkansas Baptist
3 p.m. – TVCC vs. Southwestern Christian