Katy ISD’s Navy JROTC Unit based at Mayde Creek High School, located at 19202 Groeschke Rd. in Houston, bested the competition at the 2025 Magnolia High School JROTC Drill Competition held the weekend of January 25-26, earning top marks on a journey to this year’s state championship meet. The unit earned first place in overall drill, second place in personnel inspection, third place in academics and fifth place in physical training, according to a January 29 press release from the district.

“Our cadets have shown amazing dedication this year through training and helping one another improve,” said Commander Elvis Mikel, USN (Ret), Senior Naval Science Instructor. “That effort is displayed each competition, and this win encourages them to keep working toward our goals.”

The unit also competed this past weekend at Tomball High School in advance of the Navy JROTC Area 17/18 Texas State Drill, Academics and Athletics Competition hosted at Texas A&M University on February 21-22. They will vie for one of two qualifying spots for the 2025 NJROTC Nationals to be held in Pensacola, FL, in April.