La Feria ISD Students Compete in Regional Chess Tournament

Updated: February 20, 2025

By Mike Villarreal

In early February, students from the La Feria ISD 21st Century ACE Chess Program participated in the Regional Chess Tournament held at Veterans Memorial Academy in San Benito. The district takes immense pride in the remarkable performance displayed by these young chess enthusiasts, who demonstrated exceptional skill, unwavering focus, and exemplary sportsmanship throughout the entire event, effectively representing La Feria with both honor and distinction.

The dedication and effort put forth by each player truly deserve a resounding round of applause. Their commitment to the game not only fostered personal growth but also provided a valuable opportunity for them to challenge themselves and refine their strategic thinking skills in chess.

The district would also like to express heartfelt appreciation to all the coaches and volunteers whose guidance and support were instrumental in preparing the teams for this competitive experience.

Furthermore, a special thank you goes out to the families who passionately cheered for the chess players, providing support and encouragement every step of the way. Your involvement played a crucial role in making this event a memorable experience for all.

Here are the results from this tournament:
Championship sections gave awards from 1st-30th
JV section gave awards 1st-15th
Individual Awards
K-1:
C.E. Vail Elementary- Luke B. Lopez-28th
Sam Houston Elementary- Jamiee M. Loredo-30th
K-3 JV:
David G. Sanchez Elementary- Oliver E. Torres-9th
Vail- Ignacio Perez-11th
K-5 JV:
Noemi Dominguez- James M. Ramos-5th
Sam Houston Elementary- Evelyn Leal-9th
K-8 JV:
W.B. Green Jr. High: Mark A. Parvin-3rd
K-12 JV:
La Feria Early College H.S.- Deston J. Vasquez-1st
Daniel Martinez Jr.-4th
Michael A. Garza-10th
Katherine Hernandez-15th
K-12 Champ:
La Feria Early College H.S.- Ricardo Fuentes-28th
Team Awards
K-3 JV:
C.E. Vail Elementary-3rd
Sam Houston Elementary-8th
K-5 Champ:
Noemi Dominguez-8th
K-5 JV:
Noemi Dominguez-3rd
Sam Houston Elementary-6th
David G. Sanchez Elementary-7th
MS JV:
W. B. Green Jr. High-7th
HS JV:
La Feria Early College H.S.-1st