FWISD Athletics
Highlights and What's Ahead!!
(5.27.22) What's Happening around FWISD Athletics?
Check out the awesome recognitions for our coaches of the month. We also encourage you to join us in celebrating the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX. There are some fantastic photos of our current female coaching staff in their playing days.
Please check your school's website and the district athletic webpage Athletics / Home Page (fwisd.org) to find your favorite team in action and to purchase all event's tickets!!!! Also, please follow us on Twitter for current updates.
March HS Coach of the Month
Western Hills HS: Juan Soto
Coach Soto has quietly turned WHHS tennis into a contender over the last few years. He has recruited the hallways and has over 40 kids playing tennis for the Cougars. He is always in a great mood and the athletes love playing for him.
April HS Coach of the Month
Trimble Tech HS: James Williams
Coach James Williams is recognized for the hard work and dedication that he puts into the boys soccer team. Since he was named head coach the boys soccer team, he has mad a complete 180 all around. He is a guy of great moral character and earned the respect of all his players. Coach Williams enhanced his program by being firm but fair, by holding players accountable, and being a great leader for his team. Coach Williams started at Trimble Tech in 2008 as a math teacher and a valuable member of the Trimble Tech team. James has 8 years of coaching here at Tech, 4 as a JV coach and 4 as head coach. Coach Williams team was area champs in 2021 and UIL State Qualifier for 2022. A note worthy fact, Coach Will also serves as a youth pastor for his church.
April MS Coach of the Month
Rosemont MS: Jordan Roper
Coach Roper has been a tremendous asset in helping us with building our middle school programs. Coach Roper has even coached at the high school in those times of need. Coach Roper is proven himself to be that highly valuable individual you need and trust at your lower levels
FWISD Basketball
Trimble Tech HS
Ly’Taisha Jefferson, senior basketball player at Trimble Tech, received a scholarship to play basketball at Ranger College.
FWISD Soccer
Dunbar HS
Dunbar senior, Analy Vazquez, signed to play soccer with Mountain View College on Tuesday. During her four years of play at Dunbar, Analy was a team captain and leader for the Lady Wildcat Soccer Program. Congratulations, Analy! We are proud of you!
FWISD Softball
South Hills HS
FWISD Athletic Training
Planet Fitness: Free Gym Pass
Tarrant County Back to School Round Up IS BACK!
The event provides school children and their families with FREE school supplies and other “back to school essentials” necessary to return to school ready, and equipped, for a successful academic year pre-k through 12th grade. The Roundup is a collaborative effort between Tarrant County, the county’s 20 school districts, the City of Fort Worth, public health department, state agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations and volunteers. In the past they had health check ups and provided glasses for students who needed them as well.
WHERE: Tarrant County College - South Campus
WHEN: Friday, August 5
TIME: 8am - 2pm (Opening ceremony begins at 7:30AM)
Families MUST Pre-Register this year
https://backtoschoolroundup.org/pre-registration/
Here’s what you will need to register: Families must show 3 documents along with their completed registration form to qualify for school supplies. A picture ID, proof of Tarrant County residency and proof they meet the 2022 Federal Poverty GuidelinesFWISD Wrestling
Benbrook HS
Bobcats working hard on the mat
FWISD Shout Out
Benbrook MS
Congratulations to the MS athletes and coaches for their accomplishments this 2021-2022 season. Please Congratulate all when you see them. BENBROOK PROUD! GO BOBCATS!!!
Polytech HS
The Lady Parrots of “The Polytechnic High School” finish out the year with grace and elegance. A big shout out to Coach of the year Angelica Navarro, Lady Parrot of the year Makayla Moore , all the MVP Recipients and the Lady Parrots track team for being team of the year. The Poly Nation is proud of you and appreciate all your hard work and dedication.
Western Hills HS
TITLE IX CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!!!!!
FWISD FEMALE COACHES IN ACTION
Holli Swift: BMHS
Esoleta Lofton: BMHS
Rebecca Wessels: BMHS
Melina Gonzales
Angelica Arroyo: DHJ HS
Erica Davila: DHJ HS
Angelica Arroyo: DHJ HS
2008 Hutto High School
Diana Terrell-Langs: Jacquet MS
OD Wyatt Class of 2006
#13 District MVP
Mercedes Simon: BMHS
Donna Warner: SHHS
Parkland High School basketball in El Paso #24
Sara Kercho: SHHS
Donna Warner: SHHS
5th grade running club at Parkland Elementary; I am on the right bigger than my coach and my friends except one left.
Lela Barksdale: Dunbar HS
Sara Kercho: SHHS
Lela Barksdale: Dunbar HS
Shantel Miles-Walker: Dunbar HS
Shantel Miles-Walker: Dunbar HS
Leah Matthews-Gilliam: Dunbar HS
Candice Isaac: Dunbar HS
Leah Matthews-Gilliam: Dunbar HS
Aimee Peterson: CRHS
Syna Donart: BMHS
Aimee Peterson: CRHS
Syna Donart: BMHS
Rayneta Dotson: Poly HS
Angelica Navarro: Poly HS
Jaci Dingler: BMHS
Nina Lewis: YWLA
Jaci Dingler: BMHS
Top left - basketball senior year Regional Quarterfinal Champs
Bottom left - throwing shot
Top right - volleyball senior year
Bottom right - throwing hammer for McMurry at the conference meet my freshmen year of college
Victoria Utley: BMHS
Sara Kercho: SHHS
Sonia Vangilder: EHHS
Megan Southern: SHHS
Sonia Vangilder: EHHS
Sonia Vangilder: EHHS
Sonia Vangilder: EHHS
Jessica Lewis: Meadowbrook MS
Rhakira Williams: SHHS
#12 Top Right
Jessica Lewis: Meadowbrook MS
Rhakira Williams: SHHS
Jordan Rudolf: TTHS
Jordan Rudolf: TTHS
Tracy Gillespie: SHHS
Hoa Tran: TTHS
Shay Garcia: TTHS
Makeeya White: TTHS
Shantel Miles-Walker: Dunbar HS
Sherita Glass: DHJ HS
Glen Rose High School
2001-2005
Joan Rhea: SHHS
Our Mission
Email: amanda.cofer@fwisd.org
Website: https://www.fwisd.org/athletics
Location: Farrington Field, University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-815-7300
Twitter: @FWISDAthletics