Katy ISD's Navy JROTC unit, based at Mayde Creek High School, achieved a third-place overall finish at its first drill meet of the season, the district announced in a November 5 press release. The competition, held at Spring High School, was fierce, the district said, with only a narrow 100-point margin separating the top three teams.

Throughout the event, the unit showcased its skills across multiple group categories, including Armed and Unarmed Exhibition, Armed and Unarmed Regulation, Color Guard, and Inspection.

In advance of the spring state competition, schools qualify over a series of meets for only seven spots, and the unit participated in its next competition on November 9 at George Bush High School in Houston, where they placed second overall.

The unit has qualified for the Texas State NJROTC Drill Competition, earning one of only seven coveted spots, the district said in a November 14 press release.

At the Bush Drill Meet, the Katy ISD unit earned no lower than fourth place in the individual events, earning first in Drill, second in Personnel Inspection, third in Academics, and fourth in PT.

“I am so proud of our cadets and their performance last weekend. Their preparation, practice, and dedication to improvement are reflected in these results,” said Commander Elvis Mikel, USN (Ret), Senior Naval Science Instructor.

Katy ISD’s JROTC unit is comprised of 98 cadets, with 36 cadets on the traveling competition team. The unit is led by Commander Mikel and First Sargent Lucas Rodriguez, USMC (Ret).