by Rick Vasquez
Brownsville, Texas — August 29, 2025
Texas Southmost College (TSC) marked a historic milestone on Friday, August 29, as the Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams competed in their first official meet at the Seashore Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. This event not only represents the debut of a newly formed TSC team but also celebrates the return of intercollegiate athletics to the college through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
A New Era of Scorpion Athletics
The launch of the Cross Country program signals a new era for TSC Athletics and adds to the excitement of bringing sports back to the campus community. As one of the newly created NJCAA sports for the college, Cross Country offers students the opportunity to compete at a high level, represent the Scorpions with pride, and inspire future athletes across the Rio Grande Valley.
“This is an amazing time for Texas Southmost College,” said TSC Crosscountry Coach, Basilio Mendoza. “Bringing athletics back gives our students and our community something to rally behind, and we’re proud to see our student-athletes compete in their first-ever meet.”
Strong Debut at the Seashore Invitational
The Scorpions made their presence felt in Corpus Christi, delivering impressive results in their inaugural competition. The Men’s Cross Country team raced to a 2nd Place finish, while the Women’s team claimed 3rd Place overall in a competitive field of regional programs.
For the runners, it was the culmination of months of preparation and training. For the college, it was proof that the vision of restoring athletics at TSC is becoming a reality.
Women’s Cross Country Team
Representing the Scorpions with grit and determination:
- Indra Ibarra
- Cecilia De La Cruz
- Arlene Salinas
- Kimberly Villalobos
- Angela Soto
- Nuvia Rodriguez
Men’s Cross Country Team
Charging the course to secure 2nd Place:
- Ignacio Ochoa
- Ubaldo Flores
- Josue Cisneros
- Bryan Perez
- Demitry Grimaldo
- Manuel Quintanilla
Building Momentum for the Future
The addition of Cross Country is just the beginning. TSC Athletics plans to continue expanding opportunities for students to engage in sports, foster teamwork, and represent their college on regional and national stages. The Scorpions’ performance at the Seashore Invitational is a strong first step in building traditions that will carry forward for generations of athletes.
Texas Southmost College invites the community to follow and support the Scorpions throughout their inaugural season. With every stride, TSC student-athletes are not only running for victory but also for the pride of a college and a community that believes in them.
