Fort Bend ISD March 2026

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Myles Ratcliff

THE GOLD S T A N D A R D

MARSHALL BUFFALOS The mission at Thurgood Marshall remains unchanged, and perhaps nowhere is it more clearly embodied than within head coach Ronnie Courtney’s basketball enterprise. Picking up right where they left off last year, the Buffs eclipsed 30 wins yet again and concluded the season in the Region III Final. Marshall relied on veteran influence throughout 2026, particularly from seniors Armani Theus, Braydon Hughes, Jayden Jones, and Christian Chambers — all of whom have guided the team to the brink of history. On the other end of the floor, the Lady Buffalos finished 18-13, capped by another trip to the Area Round, where they ultimately fell to Weiss. Coach Marcus Washington’s squad was led by Jonica McGee (Sr. F), Mikai Greene (Jr. G), Shabrion Parks (Sr. G), and Kennedi Taylor (Sr. G), among others. Both soccer programs faced growing pains this winter, though the pieces are in place for a turnaround in the seasons ahead. Starting off the spring, Marshall Track & Field remains synonymous with championship gold, and there’s every reason to expect more of the same this spring. Leading the boys’ program is a familiar face: former Elkins Football head coach and Worthing legend Dennis Brantley, who takes the reins after the team placed at last May’s UIL State Meet. On the girls’ side, Shahira Ehiemua aims to guide her roster to consecutive 5A titles. Standouts include Myles Ratcliff, Corie Wilmington, Elijah Cotton, Phoenix Glover, Jason Coleman, Alaya Stewart, Mayori Bridgewater, Amira Mopkins, Calvin Haywood, Zahmyria Glenn, and Hassan Shahid. At the ballpark, head coach Diego Ayala will rely on upperclassmen Iverson Martínez (Jr. C), Kamden Joshlin (Sr. 2B), Jeremiah Mitchell (Sr. 1B), Kelvin McHaney (Jr. IF), and Jorge Cuellar (Sr. IF) to set the tone as the younger roster looks to re-establish its district presence. The Lady Buffalos will lean on senior Gabriela Santos (2B) and junior Eve Taylor (OF) to lead a similar effort in softball. Under head coach Terrance Stills, Marshall’s golf program aims to grow its numbers, with junior Michelle Huang positioned as the team’s central figure.

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