HCISD Students Compete In Virtual State Chess Tournament

Harlingen TX

05 May, 2021

2:08 AM

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Press release from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District: May 3, 2021 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 This press release was produced by the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The views expressed are the author's own.