The University of Rio GrandeBaseball team continued to add to its roster with the latest signing of Justin Cavender of Point Pleasant. Justin signed his letter of intent to play baseball beginning in the 2011-2012 season.

Cavender is a 6'0, 180 outfielder that will be thrown into the mix with the rest of the outfield core.

"I am very excited about signing with Rio Grande, Coach Warnimont is a great coach and is reflected onto the program" said Cavender.

Head coach Brad Warnimont is excited to have Justin on the team. "Justin will be a great fit for us! We feel he can have an impact as a freshmen" said Warnimont. " He led the team inhitting on his legion team this summer" he added.

"I feel that my best assets as a player is my batting, however, I need to improve on my base running and speed." Said Justin

He plans on majoring in Education.

Justin is the son of Steve and Pam Cavender of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and played for Jamie Higginbotham.

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