Buffalo News
March 29, 2026
Girls Cross Country
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS ALERT! SCHOOL HISTORY ALERT! STATE QUALIFIERS ALERT!
Nerisa Hill. Natalie Carbajal-Serrano. Alondra Martinez. Sara Koch. Sophia Koch. Paris Johnson. Adaliz Benitez Bautista.
These 7 girls DID THE THING!!! The conditions were far from ideal, but these girls went out there, trusted their training, and RAN THEIR RACE! All the hard work, dedication, and consistency they’ve put in since day one paid off today!
These girls fought HARD to keep their season alive for another day, brought home a REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, made SCHOOL HISTORY, and officially became the FIRST GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM IN FLORENCE HISTORY TO QUALIFY FOR STATE!
Girls, you have no idea how proud we are of you. You’ve put in the work, believed in each other, and proved what this team is capable of. This is what happens when hard work meets determination, and y’all have earned every bit of this moment!
THE SEASON ISN’T OVER YET! WE’RE HEADED TO STATE!!
Boys Cross Country
The Florence Buffaloes Boys XC team finished their season by making school history, earning a 6th-place finish at the Region 4 XC Meet—the highest regional finish in school history!
Though they fell short of their ultimate goal, these boys have so much to be proud of. Throughout this season, they have shown grit, determination, and tremendous growth. They continued to push one another, embrace the process, and raise the standard for what Florence XC can achieve.
The work they put in, the obstacles they overcame, and the standard they set will leave a lasting impact on this program. Way to go, boys!
OFFICIAL: PRIMO MARTÍNEZ IS STATE BOUND!
Primo Martínez is headed to the UIL State Cross Country Meet!
With an incredible 16th-place finish at the Region 4 meet, Primo has punched his ticket to the biggest stage in Texas high school cross country!
State Meet: Old Settlers Park — Round Rock, TX
All the hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off. Now, it’s time to represent Florence on the state stage!
What's Next For Our Seniors?
Texas A&M Foundation’s Foundation Excellence Award (FEA) Program
Your senior year is an exciting time to plan for the future, and scholarships offer a realistic way to reach your goals. If you’ve considered attending Texas A&M University but are concerned about the cost, I wanted to make you aware of the Foundation Excellence Award (FEA) scholarship program managed by the Texas A&M Foundation. These scholarships are designated to help economically disadvantaged students from historically underserved communities and underrepresented regions realize their dreams of becoming an Aggie.
The application cycle for the 2027-2028 academic year is now open, and you should apply no later than June 1, 2027, to be considered. Priority consideration will be given to students who apply by March 1, 2027. You can visit the Texas A&M Foundation’s website to learn more and apply.
Subhani Foundation Scholarship
The Subhani Foundation awards scholarships to students in the Central Texas area seeking financial assistance to further their post-secondary education.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a graduating student or an individual currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education
- Preference is given to students planning on attending Central Texas College or Texas A&M-Central Texas
- Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in an IT or STEM related field
Awards/Deadlines
- Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2000
- Applications are reviewed twice per year. Applications for the fall semester must be received by June 30th, and applications for the spring semester must be received by November 30th
- Awards submitted after the deadline will be considered in the following review.
WTS TransportationYOU Award for Senior Girls
To encourage women to pursue careers in transportation, the Heart of Texas (HOT) Chapter of WTS is awarding a $5,000 scholarship to a young woman in their senior year of high school for college or trade school, with plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
Available Scholarship: Please submit applications in a single PDF electronically by December 1, 2026, end of day.
See website for more information:
https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/heart-texas/scholarships-0
This scholarship is competitive and based on the applicant’s specific transportation involvement and goals, job skills, and academic record. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Any students who may be eligible for the scholarships should apply!
The application and FAQs documents are attached and are also available at the link above. Please submit applications and/or questions to the Heart of Texas Scholarship Co-Chairs at scholarship@wtshotchapter.org and scholarshipcc@wtshotchapter.org.
MCFS Senior Scholarship
MCFS (Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas) Senior Scholarship is now open!
Who can apply?
Graduating high school seniors who live in Texas and plan to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Masonic affiliation is not required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 1, 2027
Apply online. Recipients notified April 15.
Each $2,500 award is paid directly to the student’s school for tuition and fees.
