BY: CAMRYN HILL
Several elementary, middle school, and high school students from across the district competed in the virtual Texas Scholastic Chess Championships.
Students competed in teams based on grade level. While some teams participated from their home campuses others competed from home.
“This event was a learning experience for us,” District Chess Coordinator Jeanne Jimenez said. “During our zoom, we had all the chess sponsors logged on throughout the duration of the tournament. We were able to share information or any issues we experienced during the tournament itself. That chatroom gave us a small sense of normalcy since we haven’t been all together much of the year.”
This year’s chess season is coming to an end, but plans for the summer are underway.
“We will be able to have our players come face-to-face again for the first time all year to play on the boards and work with our consultants to refine their skills and learn new tactics,” Jimenez said. “We hope to go back to having our normal face-to-face tournaments soon if not we will continue to look for virtual opportunities for the program to participate in. I am beyond thankful for the staff I work with in our chess program, and the students and parents who have embraced the new normal and have been flexible as we’ve learned to navigate chess virtually.”
Results from the Texas Scholastic Chess Championships are listed below:
Bonham Elementary: K-3 Champ 4th Place, K-3JV 6th Place
Miranda Quezada
Joshua Berumen
Alexander Garcia
Jordynn Martinez
Sophia Rosas
Houston: K-3 Champ 7th Place, K-3JV 3rd Place
Kailee Romero
Michael Adams
Oliver Diaz
Derek Escamilla
Sofia Gonzalez
Nathaniel Goodwin-Ortega
Arianna Hernandez
Trevor Caldera
Treasure Hills: K-3 Champ 10th Place, K-5 Champ 21st Place
Aaron Garcia
Aubriella Renteria
Jesus Caballero
Emma Gracia
Long: K-5 Champ 11th Place
Brody Alanis
Hannah Albritton
Sophia Benavides
Sebastian Benavides
Nathan Chapa
Gabriella Cruz
Augustin Lopez
David Mendoza
Eric Mendoza
Jyavieh Moore
Ryan Ortiz
Austin Ortiz
Stuart Place: K-3JV 7th Place
Olivia De Los Santos
Christopher Gonzalez
Sophia De Los Santos
Coakley: 6-8 Champ 5th Place
Lilah Morales
Nicholas Vento
Ethan Garcia
Brandon Spurlock
Aryanna Renteria
Juan Vasquez
Kevin Bond
Vernon: 6-8 Champ 23rd Place
Kylie Bello
Alexis Bello
Aaron Del Rio
Cano: 9-12 Champ 10th Place
Chris Cantu
Izabel Vasquez
Mario Vento
Michael Casas
ECHS: 9-12 Champ 15th Place
Julian Cruz
Mattias Mata
HSHP:6-8 Champ 19th Place, 9-12th Champ 4th Place
Emilio Rodriguez
Ty Ramirez
Brandon Tovias
Logan Tovias
James Tovar
Sebastian Rodriguez
Sarah Hernandez
South: 9-12 Champ 13th Place
Eric Soto
Isabella Castillo
