IWA cross-country state champion signs with Islanders

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Incarnate Word Academy (IWA) Regina Salinas, the 2011 TAPPS State Cross Country Individuals Champion, signed a letter of intent with Texas A&M—Corpus Christi on Feb. 8.  

Salinas has been a member of the cross-country varsity team since her freshman year, helping the team land three state championship titles. 

In addition to her athletic achievements, Salinas is an honor roll student, was a member of the IWA All-State Academic Team and is a member of the student council. 

Salinas will major in political science at Texas A&M- Corpus Christi and looks forward to being a part of the Islander Cross Country team.

 “The Islanders already have a winning tradition,” Salinas said. “Their coaches have high expectations of their athletes, which is what I am used to at IWA.” 

IWA Cross Country Coach David Rodriguez said Salinas’ drive and focus will make her a great asset for the Islanders.

“Regina works hard every day—on and off the track. She never quits, and she never stops pushing herself. Any obstacle that has been thrown at her, she has overcome,” Rodriguez said.

 “As an athlete coming from Incarnate Word, you try to find a family setting to help make the transition a little smoother.  After one visit to A&M and meeting their girls cross country athletes, I felt like I was already part of the team,” Salinas said.