Hundreds of CFISD Athletes Excel On and Off the Field
CFISD athletes have put their determination and hard work on display, earning more than just scores and titles on the field. Across various sports ranging from basketball to swimming to tennis, a total of 650 student-athletes earned the distinction of Academic All-District honors.
Over 90 CFISD student athletic trainers have been recognized with Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A honors. These honors are awarded to student trainers who finished the season in good standing and achieved a weighted GPA of 5.5 or higher. "They are the epitome of servant leadership to the athletic department in CFISD," emphasized Charles Ament, associate athletic director.
Following suit, the district's girls' basketball teams experienced a similar wave of success, with more than 90 student-athletes qualifying for the Academic All-District teams. "We are extremely proud and want to recognize our 97 Academic All-District ladies for their commitment to excellence on and off the court," praised Ronald Patton, CFISD associate director of athletics.
Cypress Creek High School sophomore Aubrey Hampton was named to the The swimming and diving teams made a significant splash, with more than 200 athletes named to the Academic All-District 17-6A and 18-6A teams. Charles Ament lauded their accomplishments stating, “The accolades of their academic performance are just as important to the CFISD athletic department as their achievements in the pool."
Cy-Fair High School junior Amber Chen, left, and senior Ella Smoker, right, are among the more than 200 CFISD The boys' basketball team followed the trend, with 70 student-athletes qualifying for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A teams. Ament again applauded their success, announcing, "Academic excellence is one of the pillars of the athletic department. Congratulations to the student-athletes that are being recognized for their academic prowess and devotion to excellence on the court and in the classroom."
Bridgeland High School senior Alexander Osborne was among the 70 student-athletes The tennis teams served up their part of the success story as well, with more than 200 CFISD tennis athletes earning Academic All-District 16-6A and District 17-6A honors. Ament voiced his excitement, stating, “The student athletics that are recognized are the embodiment of everything good about athletics in our community."
Cypress Woods High School freshman Aakash Bhat earned 2024 Academic All-District 16-6A honors. (Source: CFISD)These commendable accomplishments in both academics and athletics have set the bar high for future seasons. To learn more about the CFISD athletic programs available, visit cfisd.net/Page/1545.
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