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Hellas’ Matrix Turf Takes CFBISD Athletics to the Next Level

Posted/span> on May 7, 2020 in Athletics, District News, Uncategorized

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Community, & Hellas Together We Can

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD can’t wait for their students to get back on campus to see their new football, baseball and softball fields. The pride level will be raised to new heights as Hellas’ Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® is being installed at four on-campus high school football fields with a Cushdrain shock pad under each facility.

In addition to the new football fields, CFBISD is also getting S200 epiQ tracks, Major Play™ synthetic turf baseball and softball fields. As one CFBISD coach said, It’s like Christmas and a Birthday all wrapped into one.

2020 Creekview Mustangs Sprint Ahead With Hellas

The Creekview Mustangs won’t have far to walk when the upcoming season gets underway as three separate fields will greet the Mustangs just outside of their school locker rooms. Hellas installed a multipurpose football/soccer field with Matrix Turf® and Helix Technology® plus a Cushdrain®. Major Play® Turf by Hellas is being installed at the DFW area school for softball and baseball as well.

Ranchview Wolves Howling High As Hellas Installs Fields on Campus

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is excited about Ranchview’s new Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® multipurpose football/soccer field installed by Hellas. A Cushdrain is also being installed along with an S200 epiQ Track®. The Wolves are howling with Major Play® Turf being installed at their on-campus baseball and softball fields.

Newman Smith Trojans Take It To The Top With Hellas

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is excited about the Newman Smith Trojans playing on campus in a multipurpose football and soccer stadium. Whether it’s the band, cheer squad, football or soccer home is where the heart is with Hellas’ Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® and Cushdrain®. The Trojans will play softball and baseball close by on Hellas’ Major Play® Turf.

Turner Lions Roaring Ahead With Hellas

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is pushing forward as Hellas is installing Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® and a Cushdrain® at R.L. Turner’s new multi-purpose football and soccer field. Baseball and Softball fields are part of phase two for the Lions. Here are some of the Turner coaches on how proud they are of their school district.

Thousands Cheer CFB Teams at 2nd Annual Community Pep Rally

Posted/span> on August 20, 2019 in Athletics, District News

An estimated crowd of over 10,000 attended the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District’s Second Annual Community Carnival and Pep Rally on Thursday, August 15 at Standridge Stadium.

Carnival

The night started with a carnival with free food, games, prizes and “back to school” goodies for the attendees. Schools and local CFBISD business partners provided the carnival games and free SWAG. The Maintenance Department for the school district cooked over 6,000 hotdogs for carnival-goers.

The night concluded with a community pep rally that honored athletics and fine arts in the school district. Students, faculty, staff and the community, enjoyed entertainment from cheerleaders, drill teams and bands from Creekview, Ranchview, Newman Smith and R.L. Turner High Schools.

CFBISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John E. Chapman III, greeted attendees and wished students and parents a great 2019-2020 school year. Bands from each high school played their respective fight songs and school songs as the community cheered them on.

Athletic teams

Football and volleyball teams were in attendance from each high school. Head coaches for the teams addressed the crowd and gave spirited messages to get the fans motivated for the 2019 season.

“The night was a huge success. The support for our high schools was terrific. Attendance was up from last year. After last night, we are very excited about the start of school. We thank all that were involved,” said Jason Wheeler, Marketing Coordinator for CFBISD.

The first regular football game of the season will kick-off at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 29 at Standridge Stadium as R.L. Turner High School takes on Fort Worth Trimble Tech. All CFBISD volleyball teams have started their seasons.

CFBISD would like to thank the following community partners who provided activities and giveaways for attendees:

City of Carrollton Fire Department
View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.
Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford
ER Near Me
DART
Chick-fil-A
Grand Canyon University
Dallas Rattlers
CFB Council PTA
Matthew 6
Advance Dental
Dallas Medical Ceter
Texas Teachers Association
Camp Gladiator
Carrollton Public Library
Ohlig Group Realty
Smith Baseball
Neighborhood Credit Union
CFBISD Educational Foundation
i9 Sports
WFAA

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Ranchview’s Bohyun Park, The Next Golf Prodigy By SportsDay

Posted/span> on July 19, 2019 in Athletics, District News

RHS Golfer Qualifies for USGA Competition

Posted/span> on June 24, 2019 in Athletics, District News, Ranchview

RHS Golfer is USGA Qualifier

RHS Golfer, Bohyun Park, is continuing to dominate tournaments after her 2nd back-to-back UIL State Championships. Park, who will be a junior at Ranchview High School in the fall, shot a 1-under 71 at the Eldorado Country club to qualify for the U.S. Girls’ Junior tournament. At the Jun. 17 event, Park tied with 3 other Texans and a golfer from the People’s Republic of China. The U.S. Girls’ Junior Championships will begin Jul. 22 in Stevens Point, WS. The SentryWorld golf course opened in 1982 and has a par of 72.

U.S. Girls Junior Championships

Established in 1949, the event drew a starting field of 28 girls from 17 states. The event has grown, with 1,559 entries received for 2019. The event is open to any female amateur players who have not reached the age of 19 by Jul. 21 and whose handicap index does not exceed 9.4. The event will see competitors from across the country and from across the world. While in its history, the winners have mostly been from the U.S., past winners have included golfers from France, South Korea, Paraguay, Taiwan, and Chile.

RLT Wrestler Wins Preseason Nationals

Posted/span> on June 13, 2019 in Athletics, Athletics State & National Champions, Wall of Honor 2018-2019

On Oct. 28, the R. L. Turner Wrestling Team competed in the USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals in Iowa. Dario Rivera, Gaby Aguinada, Jayne Barron, and Natalie Berumen all had big wins as they wrestled the best in the United States. Mia Uvaldo took 6th in the country, making her an All-American. Nick Juarez won the competition, taking 1st place as National Champion in his division.

Athletics and Fine Arts Champions Honored at Event

Posted/span> on May 30, 2019 in Athletics, Athletics State & National Champions, District News, Fine Arts, Fine Arts – State-National

On May 22, CFB students were honored at the 2019 Athletics and Fine Arts State and National recognition program. Athletics Director, Renee Putter stated, “We are truly blessed in this district to have students who have received state and national recognition for their excellence in many different areas of Athletics and Fine Arts. Their accomplishments have brought honor and recognition to their campuses and to our district and their achievements represent the highest level of performance by both individuals and groups.” Students who were honored received commemorative medals and had their photos taken with Superintendent Dr. John E. Chapman, III.

Achievements among several disciplines

Fine Arts achievements included chamber orchestra, speech and debate, All-State dance, VASE, All-State music, and PTA Reflections awards. Athletics achievements recognized included baseball, basketball, cross country, cheerleading, football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.

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Creekview Alumna Melissa Gonzalez Has Eyes on Olympics

Posted/span> on May 15, 2019 in Alumni Athletic Accolades, Athletics, Creekview, District News, Newsletter

Melissa Gonzalez was born to run. The 2012 graduate of Creekview High School was a stand-out in Track her junior year. CHS coach Misti Springfield noted that Melissa kept winning every meet, then district meets, then regionals. Melissa’s mom, Temple Creamer-Gonzalez, who is a teacher at Perry Middle School stated, “Misti recognized that Melissa had a talent that needed more specialized training. She unselfishly reached out to then coach Stephani Perkins at Ranchview to step in and prepare Melissa for the state meet.”

“This was a moment that shaped everything. Perkins once a national record-setting hurdler herself, and she also had her own private team outside of school, which Melissa quickly joined. This increased her training, catapulting her into the highest level of competition. None of this would have ever happened had Coach Springfield not reached out in the spirit of sportsmanship to find the best coach – even if it wasn’t her – for her athlete.”

Melissa attended Kent Elementary and Blalack Middle School before attending Creekview. Melissa earned a full Track scholarship from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in Sport Management. Melissa’s track career did not end with college. She currently runs for the Colombian National team.

Eyes on the Olympics

Every competition on a national level, whether in the U.S. or in South America, is a platform for her to submit an Olympic qualifying time. Her plans are to run in the National Championships this summer in South America. She will represent Colombia, where she holds dual citizenship. Additionally, she plans to compete in the PanAmerican games later this summer. Another goal of hers is to break the Colombian national record in 400m hurdles.

Academic and Athletic Roots in CFB

Melissa’s little sister, Samantha Gonzalez, won at state in hurdles 2 years in a row, 2015-2016. Samantha is currently finishing her fourth year as a full-ride scholarship athlete at the University of Miami. Youngest sister, Lily, is a first-grader at Kent and is carrying on the tradition of winning every Fun Run and Turkey Trot she competes in.

Melissa married fellow CHS alum David Blough, her high school sweetheart. Blough is an accomplished football player, having played quarterback at Purdue University, and having recently signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns.

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