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It’s a cold, crisp day across Texas, and talented young athletes from all around the state are donning their winter Texas Tech gear for the first time as signed and committed Red Raiders.
It’s exciting to see the wave of exceptional athletes signing their letters of intent to take their talents to Lubbock and continue a tradition of excellence across all Division I sports (except football, that comes later). But today, we celebrate the basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and other players and welcome them to the Red Raider family.
Here’s a look around the state (and country) at some of these life-changing moments and announcement tweets:
Baseball
Blessed to say for the next 3-4 years of my life...I will be continuing my Baseball and Academic career at...⚾️ #Committed #Signed pic.twitter.com/Y5t9wxuVWz
— Michael Harris II (@MoneyyyMikeee) November 14, 2018
To all the people who said we couldn’t do it coming from a small town, we just did! I am officially a Texas Tech Red Raider. Thank you to @dannyflo51x for getting me to where I need to be on the mound, and @TTU_Baseball for this wonderful opportunity!! #lubbockbound #wreckem pic.twitter.com/k9Od9neDcn
— Gunner Morris (@83gunnermorris) November 14, 2018
Basketball
Russel Tchewa is a Red Raider! #NationalSigningDay
— ŦexasŦechHoopsFans (@TTUHoopsFans) November 14, 2018
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Soccer
It’s time to welcome the next generation of Red Raiders.
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) November 14, 2018
Today, our family grows. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/4DGmnQ568w
SIGNED! ✍️
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) November 14, 2018
Penelope "Penny" Mulenga is our first signee of the day!@nhallam8 on the Canadian midfielder: "Penny stood out to us with her technical ability on the ball. She always covers a lot of the pitch during her games, especially bursting forward on the attack."#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/SinOVMjteE
SIGNED! ✍️
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) November 14, 2018
Next to join the Red Raider family is @MarisaWeichel from EGA in Omaha!@TomStone9 on the 5-10 forward: "Marisa is a physical and very competitive attacker with excellent ball striking ability. We can't wait to introduce her to our already potent offense."#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/TZqKlhHP6R
SIGNED! ✍️@hannah8anderson joins the Red Raider family as one of two signees from the FC Dallas DA program!#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/TrG3RB6Gnx
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) November 14, 2018
SIGNED! ✍️
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) November 14, 2018
Dallas native Madison White is our next signee, coming from prestigious Dallas Sting SC!#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/SEKv0uAiPB
Softball
It’s official! ✍️
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 14, 2018
Amanda DeSario is a Red Raider! Help us welcome her to the family! #NationalSigningDay #NSD18
#WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/EeKpRa1ix9
Tennis
Welcome to the Texas Tech Family, Margarita!! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/178FvkllO5
— Texas Tech Women’s Tennis (@TexasTechWTEN) November 14, 2018
Track and field
Guns up, @roberttrevizo_!
— Tyler Anderson (@Tyler_Liger) November 14, 2018
The Farwell star high jumper is going to be a part of the @TexasTechTF program. pic.twitter.com/eDgf5DIFpa
S/o to Anna Cathryn signing today!! You will do amazing things at Tech #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/a4hLwY4QOe
— Jane Hughes (@JanieH141) November 14, 2018
Hometown pole vaulter @sarahhtackitt is the next to join the Red Raiders!
— Texas Tech T&F/XC (@TexasTechTF) November 14, 2018
One of the best returning vaulters in the State of Texas according to @SlagleTom, Tackitt has a PR of 3.83m (12'-6.75") to her name. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/sDlZ14YIyc
Welcome home, @simonekwatkins!
— Texas Tech T&F/XC (@TexasTechTF) November 14, 2018
Watkins, a Frisco native and our first hurdler to sign today, is the reigning Texas UIL State Champion in the 100H and 300H with PRs of 14.05 and 42.98!#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/Sfp69DdckL
The country's #️⃣3️⃣ high jumper and top-10 hurdler Cale Kassen has sent in our next NLI!
— Texas Tech T&F/XC (@TexasTechTF) November 14, 2018
Kassen is the reigning Texas State Champion in the HJ, 110H, and 300H!#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/SRjrXNGTan
Providing an immediate boost on the cross country and mid-distance squad is UTEP transfer Jonah Koech.
— Texas Tech T&F/XC (@TexasTechTF) November 14, 2018
A SEVEN-TIME All-American, he'll jump right in and run the 800m and mile for the Red Raiders!#WreckEm pic.twitter.com/iPBj7iDrXp
Volleyball
Officially a Red Raider!
— Texas Tech Volleyball (@TexasTechVB) November 14, 2018
RT to welcome Cadi Boyer to the family! #NationalSigningDay
#WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/CFVgPDlyln
Officially a Red Raider!
— Texas Tech Volleyball (@TexasTechVB) November 14, 2018
RT to welcome Kylie Trefflich to the family! #NationalSigningDay
#WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/ui49XXYrBP
Officially a Red Raider! ✍️
— Texas Tech Volleyball (@TexasTechVB) November 14, 2018
RT to welcome Lindsey Dodson to the family! #NationalSigningDay #NSD18
#WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/5CWriSMfvG
Officially a Red Raider! ✍️
— Texas Tech Volleyball (@TexasTechVB) November 14, 2018
Lauren joins twin sister Lindsey as the newest member of the family! #NSD19 #NationalSigningDay
#WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/wLbQrhY4rJ
Officially a Red Raider! ✍️
— Texas Tech Volleyball (@TexasTechVB) November 14, 2018
RT to welcome Audrey to the family! #NSD19 #NationalSigningDay
#WreckEm⚫️ pic.twitter.com/Ltp06S4DSP
Women’s Basketball
Welcome to the Lady Raider Family, Alexis Tucker! #JoinedTheMovement
— Lady Raider WBB (@LadyRaiderWBB) November 14, 2018
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Welcome to the Lady Raider Family, Ricka "Maka" Jackson! #JoinedTheMovement
— Lady Raider WBB (@LadyRaiderWBB) November 14, 2018
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