Both laughter and tears overflowed at the college signing ceremonies of Lady Gobbler seniors Sarah Rodriguez and Arissa Carbonara on National Signing Day, Wednesday, November 13.
Rodriguez signed with Temple College and Carbonara with the University of California Berkeley in jam-packed ceremonies at the Cuero ISD Administration Building.
Family, former teachers, friends and fellow athletes gathered to see the standout seniors officially commit to their colleges. Coach Leah Flores highlighted each player’s achievements and announced their school of choice.
As an outside hitter, Rodriguez’ career stats include more than 400 kills, 400 digs, 60 blocks, 40 assists, 25 aces and 400 service receives. As a senior she has been named to First Team All District and Academic All District. Her extracurricular activities include National Honor Society, Student Council, FFA, Anchor Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Before signing her official commitment to Temple College, Rodriguez thanked her coaches for making so much time for her, helping her realize her worth and teaching her how to let things go. She said her team was also her family and thanked them for being a sisterhood, always lifting each other up. Her final thanks was to each member of her family for their love and support.
Carbonara’s career stats included 1,477 kills, 1,314 digs, 381 blocks, and 154 aces. As a senior she has been named All District MVP and Academic All District. She has also played basketball throughout high school with the CHS winning District her junior year.
Before signing her official commitment to the University of California Berkeley, Carbonara thanked her coaches, teammates and family. She teared up when thanking her family for allowing her to go “so, so far away” to play in college.
