Eight TX teams distinguished themselves at WF 2026!

Congratulations to eight teams from TX who were recognized at the World Finals 2026 Awards Ceremony! The final level of competition was hosted at Iowa State University, in Ames, IA.


World Champions

The team from WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Houston, ranked first place in problem 1 division 1, out of fifty four. The team, coached by Lulu Lopez & Kimberly Ang, received a first place trophy and individual medals.
(Pending photo)


World Champions

The team from BELLAIRE DESI GROUP, Houston, ranked first place in problem 2 division 1, out of forty eight. The team, coached by Violetta Vrettos, received a first place trophy and individual medals.
(Pending photo)


World Champions

The team from UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, ranked first place in problem 4 division 4, uncontested. The team, coached by Ryan Ferrugia, received a first place trophy and individual medals.
(Pending photo)


Second Place

The team from EUBANKS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, Southlake, ranked second place in problem 1 division 2, out of fifty seven. The team, coached by Brittany Shidham, Ann Lutterbach & Dave Burr, received a second place trophy and individual medals.
(Pending photo)


Second Place

The team from SPRING FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL, Houston, ranked second place in problem 3 division 2, out of sixty. The team, coached by Deanna Parr, received a second place trophy and individual medals.
(Pending photo)


Third Place

The team from ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, Southlake, ranked third place in problem 3 division 1, out of fifty nine. The team, coached by Rachel Hoffman, Monica Cobb & Karla Moran, received a third place trophy and individual medals.
(Pending photo)


Fifth Place

The team from ROCKENBAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Southlake, ranked fifth place in problem 3 division 1, out of fifty nine. The team, coached by Cynthia Beam, was officially recognized in their seats.
(Pending photo)


Sixth Place

The team from SINCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Houston, ranked sixth place in problem 1 division 1 out of fifty four. The team, coached by Kasia Tran & Sharon Heisler, was officially recognized in their seats.
(Pending photo)


View all team scores by problem, or by rank (coming soon)

Congratulations to all teams who made it to World Finals; in itself it is a great achievement!