Category: Wallis, Industry, New Ulm, San Felipe

The Brazos Middle School Cougars and Cougarettes recently participated in the Van Vleck Track & Field Athletic Meet, displaying remarkable athletic abilities and teamwork. Despite tough competition, the teams managed to secure commendable rankings in each category, with the 8th-grade girls’ team placing 2nd and the 7th-grade boys’ team also finishing in 2nd place. The Cougars and Cougarettes demonstrated their potential and dedication towards their craft, leaving their coaches and supporters proud.

The Brazos High School band recently competed at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest at Palacios High School, where they achieved a remarkable feat by earning a 1st Division Rating from all three judges in both their stage performance and sight-reading. Their exceptional performance resulted in the band winning a Sweepstakes Award, the highest honor a band can achieve in the competition. This achievement is a testament to the band’s talent, dedication, and passion for music.

The Brazos FFA Dairy Judging team recently competed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where they placed 5th out of 95 teams. Colton Richardson also placed 9th and earned a Calf Scramble Certificate, allowing him to purchase a heifer with the intent of raising and showing it at Houston in 2024. The junior team also showed improvement, placing 48th.

The Brazos High School Jazz Band was victorious at the Victoria, Texas Jazz Festival on March 4, 2023, taking home 1st place in the competition. Renowned saxophonist and headliner of the festival, Lou Marini, also conducted a clinic for the students, sharing his insights and knowledge of the music industry.