Lady Cardinal Carpenter signs with Sam Houston State

Published 3:21 pm Monday, November 15, 2021

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It was a tremendous day for Bridge City senior track standout Caryss Carpenter as she signed an NCAA Division I track scholarship to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

Carpenter has a long list of achievements, not only on the track and volleyball but in the classroom as well.

Here is a list of her accomplishments:

4 yr Varsity Track & Academic All District

MVP for 7th, 8th, 9th, & 11th (10th grade Covid)

9th grade – District, Area, Regional champ & state qualifier for High Jump; 2nd place District & Area & Regional Qualifier for 100H

10th grade – Covid cut season short (was leading area in High Jump, 100H & 2nd in Triple & Long Jump)

11th grade – High Point Girl & overall High Point for District 22-4A

District Champion for 100H, Long Jump & Triple Jump; 3rd place 4×1 relay & High Jump

Area qualifier for 5 events. Regional qualifier for 100H, Long Jump & Triple Jump; 4th place Triple Jump

Honor Roll student with 4.1 GPA. 2 time All District Volleyball & 4x NCA All American cheerleader