UTB-TSC Capsules: Volleyball championship celebration planned Jan. 20
University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College fans are invited to celebrate with the NAIA 2011 volleyball national champions at a celebration event at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Manuel Garza B. Gymnasium.
The celebration will feature members of the 2011 Scorpions, who captured the NAIA crown Dec. 3 in Sioux City, Iowa. Special presentations include a performance by the UTB-TSC Drumline, which provided entertainment during home volleyball matches, and by UTB-TSC student Nestor AnDress Trevino, brother of Anayeli Trevino. A video tribute featuring highlights of the national championship also will be shown.
During the 2011 season, UTB-TSC won its third straight Red River Athletic Conference championship and advanced to the national tournament for the third straight year. The Scorpions advanced to the national quarterfinals in 2009 and the semifinals in 2010 before winning it all in 2011.
The Scorpions, who went 32-2 for the season, had four players named to the Tachikara NAIA all-america team. Ana Guerra was named to the first team, Danica Markovic to the second team and Amber Brooks and Paula Barros were honorable mention.
Free hot dogs and refreshments will be served.
Scorpions vs. Alumni baseeball game scheduled Jan. 20
All former University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College baseball players are invited to participate in the annual Alumni Baseball Game at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Scorpion Field.
Former Scorpions, including several from the 2011 team, are expected to participate. Traditionally, players who have played as early as the 1970s for Texas Southmost College have participated. Alumni are encouraged to arrive at Scorpion Field by 4 p.m. for a 40-minute batting practice from 4:20 to 5 p.m.
Alumni interested in participating should contact Ronnie Zamora at ronnie.zamora@utb.edu or by calling (956) 882-2255, or Bryan Aughney at bryan.aughney@utb.edu or by calling (956) 882-8293.
The 2012 Scorpions will also play host to Laredo Community College four scrimmage games that weekend. The two teams will meet for two seven-inning doubleheaders at 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 and 22.
Opening Day is scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, when the Scorpions open a four-game series against Doane College (Neb.). The two teams also meet for a single game at 1 p.m. Jan. 27, and a doubleheader at 11 a.m. Jan. 28.
-- UTB-TSC Services
