UHV softball signs two junior college transfers

University of Houston-Victoria head softball coach Lindsey Ortiz today announced the signing of two junior college transfers for the upcoming 2022 season.

Signing with the Jaguars were Olivia Garza, a transfer from Laredo Community College, and Secilia Lopez, a transfer from McLennan Community College.

Garza pitched and played the outfield at Laredo where she compiled a .375 batting average in nine games. She also had a 1.000 fielding percentage recording two putouts with two assists.

A 2019 graduate of Pearsall High School, Garza was named the district MVP her senior season and was a member of the National Honor Society.

"They have given me a chance to reach my goal after a long year of dealing with COVID," said Garza on making her announcement to attend UHV. "I am happy to complete my education while being able to be a student-athlete once again."

Garza plans to study education while attending UHV and hopes to become a teacher one day.

Lopez pitched and was a utility player at McLennan. She appeared in seven games and had a 1-2 record with a 10.96 ERA.

A 2020 graduate of Edinburg High School, she was she was named to the all-district first team three seasons and was twice named to the all-area team.

"Going to a junior college I was expecting to transfer after my second year," said Lopez on her commitment to UHV. "Thankfully I found the perfect place for me quicker than expected. I'm looking forward to making many memories as a Jaguar with my team, classmates and staff."

Lopez plans to study Mathematics while attending UHV and hopes to become a teacher/softball coach one day.

The signings are the fifth and sixth by Ortiz for the upcoming season.