SHSU signs first international bowler
4/17/2010 12:00:00 PM | Women's Bowling
Cardona comes to the Bearkat Bowling Program with a 3.7 core GPA which ranks among the highest in her class and also a huge amount of international experience and exposure.
Cardona is currently a member of the Puerto Rican Youth National Team and has been a member for the last two years as well as a member of the 16 and under Puerto Rican Youth National Team in 2007. She's qualified and competed in many world renowned events such as the PABCON Youth Championships in 2008/2009, Aruba Youth International Tournament where she won the singles event and the Caribbean Youth Christmas Tournament where she finished fourth in the Master's Division.
"The accomplishments, the commitment, her knowledge, and experiences this young lady has thus far is amazing. I am absolutely honored to have the opportunity to coach her and for her be a part of this programs inaugural and historic season," said head coach Brad Hagen. "I truly believe Neishka will come in with a great attitude, ready to hit the ground running, and play a valuable roll in this programs success very quickly."
Cardona has consistently qualified and participated in such events as Jr. Gold and Teen Masters in the United States since 2008 as well as The Tournament of Americas. Cardona comes to the SHSU Bearkat Bowling program with an unprecedented 15 plus international medals earned in the last three years alone and still counting as she rap's up her summer competition schedule before coming to SHSU competing individually around the world and for the Puerto Rican Youth National Team.
