10/13/2026
THANK YOU, CARDINAL FAMILY!
The first ever Cardinal Challenge was truly something special, and we could not have done it without the incredible support of our community!
We finished the week with five wins in five matches, but what made this weekend unforgettable was so much bigger than volleyball. It was seeing our community come together to support our student-athletes and help us create something meaningful for our program.
From the financial contributions and donations that helped bring this event to life, to the people who showed up to cheer on our Cardinals, we felt the love and support every step of the way.
To everyone who contributed financially, donated food, helped prepare and organize our hospitality room, assisted with game management and game-day operations, officiated our matches, supported our sports information and streaming team, and took care of all the details behind the scenes THANK YOU!
A special thank you to our TVCC student-athletes who stepped up to help make this event a success. Seeing our student-athletes support one another and come together for something bigger than their own teams is what makes the Valley so special.
To our athletic supporters, Friends of the Cardinals, staff, instructors, families, referees, game-day operations crew, streaming team, volunteers, and everyone who gave their time, resources, and energy, we are beyond grateful.
A special thank you to our Athletic Director, Eddie Kite, for believing in this event from the beginning and helping make it happen. Having people who believe in your vision and immediately ask, βWhat do you need?β makes all the difference.
To everyone who traveled from near and far, made donations, supported our players, filled the stands, or found a way to help: please know that your impact goes far beyond one weekend or one volleyball season. The love, encouragement, and opportunities you provide help shape these young womenβs lives forever. You are helping them build confidence, create lifelong memories, and understand what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves.
We are so proud of our players, who competed with their hearts full of gratitude and represented Trinity Valley Community College with pride. We have big goals ahead, and we know there is still work to do, but we will always remember the people and moments that made this first Cardinal Challenge so special.
This is the true meaning of community, and we are blessed to have it here at the Valley!
From our Lady Cards Volleyball family to yours, THANK YOU for making history with us. This is only the beginning!
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