By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information
The Lady Cardinals had a down-and-up weekend.
Saturday, they dropped a road doubleheader to Navarro, falling 5-3 and 3-2.
Sunday, Navarro and Kilgore split a doubleheader, meaning the Lady Cardinals qualified for the regional tournament for a third straight year. The regional tournament is scheduled May 2-5 in Corsicana.
The Lady Cardinals are scheduled to close the regular season at home Wednesday against Northeast Texas Community College. Action begins at 1 p.m.
Just over a week ago, the Lady Cardinals swept NE Texas 2-1 and 8-3.
Against Navarro, Chyna Phipps went 2-for-4 in Game 1. She drove in a run. Celeste Montoya went 1-for-2.
In the second game, Chantelle Whitehead was 2-for-3 with a RBI. Montoya also went 2-for-3. Candise Wise was 2-for-4 with a RBI and stolen base.
The Lady Cardnals are 29-22 on the year and 9-9 in conference. They are one win away from the first 30-win season in school history.
SPORTS BANQUET
The third annual sports banquet is scheduled Tuesday at Athens Country Club. It will begin at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.
The public is invited.
FOOTBALL
The annual spring football game is scheduled Saturday at Bruce Field. Action will begin at 10 a.m.
The public is invited.