KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
HARLINGEN — For a second straight day, Harlingen High saw another student athlete sign a letter of intent and secure their college future.
On Thursday in front of family, coaches and friends senior Jasmyn Tulloch signed her letter of intent to run track just down the road in Edinburg at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
“I never thought I could run at the next level,” Tulloch said. “My coaches believed in me and motivated me. Right now it just doesn’t feel real.”
Earlier this year at the Meet of Champs, Tulloch won the 300 meter hurdles and it caught the attention of UTRGV track coach Otis McDaniel.
“After I won the 300, Coach McDaniel came up to me and told me he was interested, and it eventually led to me signing with UTRGV. At first I didn’t see myself competing at the college level, but I excelled on the track so I knew then I could do it.”
Tulloch who was a four year letterman wrapped up a strong career at Harlingen High. She was a regional qualifier and two time district and area champion.
“My advice to Jasmyn would be to stay focused and disciplined,” said Harlingen track coach Hiskel Woolery. “In college there can be so many distractions around you, so it is important to stay focused on the task. I live in Edinburg so I do plan on checking up on her. She has meant a great deal to our program. She has opened the door for other athletes to run the hurdles and show the girls that we can compete against the best.”
Tulloch plans to major in exercise science and to be a physical therapist.
“I’m super excited that I will be competing close to home,” Tulloch said. “I will still be able to see my family and friends. The work load on the school side will be tough and trying to adjust to a new coach and a whole new set of teammates.”