SUMMER 2022 15 college, they still desire to be a part of our lives.” As Cheerleader Caden Gravley concludes, among the many amazing parts of being a DBU athlete, “the friendships that are made on a team are ones of immeasurable worth. It is easy to get in the routine of lifting, practicing, performing, and forgetting how much you’ve improved with your team. It is incredibly rewarding to see all of your hard work pay off and think back on the bonds that were created through all the trials and victories.” There is something distinctly different about Dallas Baptist University athletes. From every high mountaintop to low valleys, this past year has certainly been one to remember for these female athletes. As each of these women continue on in the many different fields the Lord has called them to, one thing is certain: God has given these team members not a spirit of timidity, but one of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7), and that has made all the difference. The Lady Patriots Golf Team won the Lone Star Conference Championship for the second straight year and entered the NCAA National Championships ranked the No. 1 team in the nation. Top: DBU Women’s Soccer Team won both the Lone Star Conference regular-season title and the South Central Regional Championship in 2021, then went on to reach the Final Four for the first time in school history. Faith DeLaGarza “We have the opportunity to dive deeper into our relationships with Christ while being coached and mentored by some of the best coaches and administration.” Faith DeLaGarza, Lady Patriots Golf Team
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