Fort Bend ISD March 2026

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Rokeeb Okunnu

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BUSH BRONCOS This winter saw the Broncos laying considerable groundwork, with promise and potential emerging even in campaigns that fell short of postseason glory. In the gym, first-year head coach Trey Austin guided the boys basketball team to a 16-17 overall mark and a balanced 7-7 district finish, narrowly missing the postseason while securing fifth place in the standings. The girls basketball squad also fell just outside playoff contention but showed encouraging development throughout the year. On the turf, head coach Sebastian Pineda’s boys soccer program remains in the hunt for a playoff berth, aiming for its first appearance since 2024, while head coach Rene Casallas continues guiding the girls team toward stronger footing within the district race. Similar growth has been evident in the swimming program, which continues building depth and critical experience. As the calendar turns to spring, Track & Field again stands as a cornerstone at George Bush High School. Under the direction of coaches Donta Saulter and Jerome Wilson, both programs return relay units with Regional experience, including 4x100 squads that advanced a year ago. Rokeeb Okunnu, Bailee Boxie, McBright Ndukwe, Mandi Kallon, and Leah Fisher headline a group expected to generate impact points. Golf continues to move in the right direction with increased youth and buy-in, while baseball looks to regain district traction behind Korey Moore, Chris Cantu, and Nicholas Maldonado. On the softball field, Dakota Maldonado, Isabelle Gaines, and Nayla Valle lead a veteran group determined to build on last year’s fifth-place finish and push back into playoff contention.

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