Sports

In Cy-Fair ISD, success isn’t measured only by scoreboards. This winter, more than 1,400 student-athletes and athletic trainers across the district proved that excellence in competition can go hand in hand with achievement in the classroom.

From football fields and volleyball courts to cross country trails, tennis courts and water polo pools, CFISD students earned 2025-26 Academic All-District honors across multiple UIL 6A districts — representing all 12 high school programs and reinforcing the district’s commitment to both academics and athletics.

For families in Cypress, Bridgeland, Jersey Village and the greater Cy-Fair area, these recognitions reflect something deeper: a culture where discipline, time management and academic accountability remain just as important as game-day performance.

Water Polo: More Than 265 Athletes Recognized Districtwide

More than 265 CFISD water polo athletes were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and 20-6A teams, with 268 students earning recognition after finishing the 2025 season in good standing and maintaining a composite weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher during the two nine-week grading periods that make up the majority of the regular season.

All 12 high school programs were represented.

Among those honored:

• Cypress Creek High School junior Sean Adamson was recognized as part of the 2025-26 academic all-district water polo teams
• Bridgeland High School sophomore Liliana Lacefield also earned the distinction

The achievement highlights the growth of competitive water polo within CFISD and the academic expectations that remain central to participation.

Team Tennis: 200+ Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-District Honors

CFISD’s fall tennis programs also delivered strong results in the classroom, with more than 200 student-athletes qualifying for Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A team tennis honors.

A total of 208 students from all 12 high schools earned recognition after maintaining a composite weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher while completing the 2025 season in good standing.

Cypress Woods High School senior Sachika Shetru was among those recognized on the 2025-26 academic all-district tennis teams.

For many of these students, balancing tournament travel, after-school practices and academic rigor requires early mornings and late nights — a reality familiar to CFISD families.

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Cross Country: 230+ Runners Combine Endurance with Academic Excellence

More than 230 CFISD cross country runners were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A teams.

A total of 231 students earned recognition, each maintaining a composite weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher during the core grading periods of the 2025 season. All district high schools were represented.

Among those honored:

• Cypress Springs High School juniors Elizabeth Alquicira and Kaitlyn Barnes were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A Girls’ Cross Country Team
• Cypress Park High School senior Ibrahima Doumbia earned recognition on the 16-6A Boys’ team
• Cypress Creek High School senior Xiomara Sanchez was named to the 17-6A Girls’ team
• Jersey Village High School junior James Wasson was recognized on the 17-6A Boys’ team

Distance running demands mental toughness — a quality that clearly extends beyond the course for these athletes.

Athletic Trainers: Behind-the-Scenes Leaders Earn Recognition

CFISD’s student athletic trainers — often the first on the field during injuries and the last to leave after games — also received academic recognition.

More than 170 student athletic trainers were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A teams for fall sports after maintaining a composite weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher.

Cypress Falls High School freshman America Bustamante was among those honored on the 17-6A Academic All-District Athletic Trainers Team.

For many campuses, these students serve as critical members of athletic programs, balancing coursework with medical training responsibilities.

Football: 370+ Players Recognized Across 16-6A and 17-6A

More than 370 CFISD football players qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A teams, with 372 students earning the honor districtwide.

Each athlete completed the 2025 season in good standing and maintained a composite weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher during the identified grading periods.

Among those recognized:

• Cypress Lakes High School senior Jimmy Alarcon was named to the 2025-26 academic all-district football teams
• Cypress Falls High School junior Kaden McCarty also earned the distinction

In a district where Friday night football carries deep community pride, academic recognition reinforces that student-athlete truly means student first.

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Volleyball: 180+ Players Honored for Academic Achievement

CFISD volleyball programs saw 183 student-athletes named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A teams.

All 12 high schools were represented, with each athlete maintaining a composite weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher while finishing the 2025 season in good standing.

Highlighted honorees include:

• Cypress Ranch High School senior Kinsley Hooper on the 16-6A team
• Cypress Creek High School sophomore Luna Forh on the 17-6A team

For many families across the Cypress-Fairbanks area, these recognitions reflect years of commitment to both club and school athletics — and steady academic focus along the way.

What This Means for the Cy-Fair Community

Across water polo, tennis, cross country, athletic training, football and volleyball, CFISD student-athletes demonstrated that high-level competition and academic discipline can coexist.

With all 12 high school programs represented in every release, the 2025-26 Academic All-District honors reflect districtwide consistency — not isolated success.

For parents, educators and local employers watching the next generation grow, these recognitions signal something lasting: time management, resilience and accountability that will extend well beyond high school athletics.

As Cy-Fair ISD continues to balance enrollment growth, competitive athletics and academic rigor, achievements like these offer a clear reminder of what student-athletes across Cypress, Bridgeland, Langham Creek, Jersey Village and surrounding communities are accomplishing every day.

For continued coverage of Cy-Fair ISD news, student achievements and local sports updates, stay connected with My Neighborhood News.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.