Fort Bend ISD March 2026

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Oprah Dimson

W H I R L W I N D

HIGHTOWER HURRICANES Hightower High School athletics showcased growth, talent, and promise this past winter, setting the stage for a spring filled with opportunities. The Lady Canes came within striking distance of consecutive 6A Division II State Final Four appearances, narrowly falling 55-50 to Shadow Creek in the Region III Final. A 31-4 finish and a third straight Regional berth underscore the culture head coach Jasmine Brewer has cultivated. Junior Ogechi Okeke led the charge with 17 points and 11 rebounds per game en route to 21-6A MVP honors, while senior Sydney Thomas and junior Eryn Roberts earned District Offensive Player of the Year and first-team all-district recognition, respectively. On the boys’ side, head coach Jay Simon’s squad finished 25-10, securing the program’s first postseason appearance since 2023. Senior Landon Shotlow and junior Jacari Irvin earned first-team all-district honors, with sophomore Devin King, senior Bryce Roquemore, and junior Jaden Parker rounding out second-team selections, highlighting the team’s depth and balanced production. Both soccer programs continue to establish themselves in a competitive 21-6A landscape, while the Hurricanes’ swim team looks to build consistency, fueled by standout performances from seniors Shelbi Sells and Joyce Garcia. Track and field remains a cornerstone of Hightower. Under coaches Andrew Gamble and Franchelle Coleman, both rosters aim to replicate last year’s 6A Region III appearances with sights set on Austin. Poised to make an impact for the Hurricanes are Oprah Dimson, Peyton Kirkpatrick, Llondyn Barksdale, Trevon Marion, Jakayla Polley, Dailon Denkins, and Barack Sandles. HHS Softball is building on its most monumental campaign to date, finishing 18-7-2 in 2025, third in the district, and making the program’s first UIL playoff appearance. Texas Southern-bound senior Baylee Bonner returns to anchor the infield and lineup after earning 21-6A Defensive MVP honors at shortstop. Kourtney Jones-Caldwell, Amiyah Lee, and Diana Rivas will play key roles, while freshman Jerrica Terry has already emerged as a breakout star. Baseball, meanwhile, leans on junior standouts Mason Walker, Cornelius Anthony II, Nicholas Segovia, Aaron Fears, and Khylan Davis to set the tone under second-year head coach James Brown. Between the links, seniors Devyn Phillip and Adonys Levy are expected to be key figures as Hightower’s golf program continues to grow.

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