Kevin Narro | Staff Writer
HARLINGEN — Harlingen South senior Jorge Garcia secured his college future by signing his letter of intent Thursday afternoon. Garcia who is a four-year letterman will play Tennis at Concordia University in Austin next school year.
“My signing day was very nerve wrecking,” Garcia said. “I’m ready for a new journey and excited to head to Austin. I started playing this game when I was very young. From the start I loved this game and always wanted to play at the next level.”
Concordia presented Garcia with plenty of opportunities on the court and in the classroom. It’s what drew Garcia to Concordia, along with his plan to major in kinesiology.
“Concordia was very outgoing and I liked what they had to present,” said Garcia. “Campus was very beautiful, I enjoyed my visit it was very green. My message to the underclassmen would be to chase your dream and to continue the work on and off the court.”
Garcia wrapped up a strong senior campaign and was nominated for boys tennis player of the year for the 2018 All-Valley Sports Awards Banquet.
In the fall Garcia dominated in singles action with a perfect 17-0 record and won three tournaments in the spring. Garcia also brought home a district 32-6A singles title and advanced to the Region IV-6A tournament in San Antonio.
Out of the four years, Garcia was crowned district champ three times and qualified for regional’s three of the four years.
“My best memory here at South would be performing in front of our vice principle and getting recognized by him,” Garcia said.