University of Incarnate Word (2000)
Eighth Season

Dionna Lopez, a record-setting pitcher at San Jacinto College, is back for her sixth season as an assistant coach.

Lopez played during the 1997 and 1998 season for San Jac and ranks among the all-time leaders in single-season wins (16), earned run average (1.24 in 1997) and shutouts in a single season (9 in 1998).

After leaving San Jacinto College, Lopez played two seasons at the University of the Incarnate
Word, where she ranks among the Cardinals’ best in career wins (27). Lopez now teaches in the
Pasadena Independent School District. Her main responsibility lies with the San Jac pitchers.

Kevin Mentzel is in his fourth year as an assistant coach with San Jac, where his primary duties lie with the hitters. Mentzel is no stranger to the coaching ranks, with over 20 years experience.

He coached baseball for five years, and also coached with the Texas Ultimates and the Humble Cobras

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Mentzel and his wife, Ginger, live in Alvin with their two daughters Torie and Shauna.

James Perry is in his fourth year as an assistant coach at San Jac. Prior to arriving at the South campus, Perry coached travel ball for 17 years with the Texas Ultimates and Humble Cobras. He works primarily with the hitters and the mental aspect of the game.

Perry and his wife, Gaye, have been married for 29 years and reside in Alvin. The couple has two daughters, Lanae (27) is married and resides in Santa Fe, Texas; and Torie (24), who resides in Alvin. Both daughters played softball, Lanae at Alvin Community College, and Torie at Houston Baptist University. In his spare time, Perry likes to hunt.