Fort Bend ISD March 2026

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Myles Allen

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ELKINS KNIGHTS Elkins Hoops finished second in District 21-6A behind Clements before opening the 6A Division I postseason with a 77-48 rout of Pasadena Memorial. Though head coach Albert Thomas’s squad fell to Atascocita in the Area Round, the Knights’ 22-12 finish and first-team all-district honors for seniors Myles Allen, Joseph Ekpo, and Chase Gray set a solid foundation for the future. The narrative differed slightly for the girls, who finished just outside the playoff picture. Still, the winter featured bright spots: senior Anita Akwiwu earned first-team all-district honors, while sophomores Zara Cooper and Mallory McGrath secured second-team recognition—a promising sign for the program’s continued growth. Under head coach Cynthia Huang, Elkins Swimming maintained a strong postseason presence, with Chloe Carandang, Fiayo Akinjaiyeju, and Justin Zheng advancing beyond the district meet to compete at Regionals. On the soccer pitch, the Lady Knights remain in the mix for a playoff berth, while the boys shift their focus toward regrouping and building toward next winter. Moving over to the spring edition of Elkins Athletics, both Track & Field programs, led by coaches Sherman Batiste and Ben Still, enter the spring with renewed focus following last year’s appearance at the 6A Region III Meet. At the forefront for Elkins is jumping specialist Sydney Sims, joined by Laila Walls, Zoe Allen, Jadyn Acuna, Malaya Stevens, Trinity Lozano, and Zara Cooper. On the boys’ side, Gregory Cheeks, Maxwell Powers, Tyson Craft, Saxon Gumabong, and Jordan Jackson are expected to headline the charge. Golf will navigate a learning curve with a young roster, but the group still offers plenty of reason for optimism. At the ballpark, Jaime Acosta’s baseball team seeks to reclaim postseason relevance, leaning on Andrew Li, Blake Calnan, Greyson Boyd, and Tito Frausto. The retooled softball squad will depend on senior Madison Clay, with freshmen Yashica Patel and Inara Ali poised to make an immediate impact.

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