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Former Lady Bears national champion Sophia Young-Malcolm inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame

By Michael Haag | Sports Writer

Sophia Young-Malcolm, newly appointed assistant athletic director for player development for the Lady Bears, was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon. Young-Malcolm was in outstanding company with this class, as other top-tier athletes were enshrined. Cowboys’ legends Demarcus Ware and Charlie Waters and Olympian track stars Leroy Burrell, Michelle Carter and Francie Larrieu Smith were among the long list of inductees. All-time punter Shane Lechler, former WNBA All-Star Teresa Weatherspoon and all-pro Waco native Derrick Thomas were also inducted. A lot of big-time talent was put together, as each of these athletes have historic resumes to their name.