O.D. Wyatt, Trimble Tech leading Fort Worth ISD boys soccer

Fort Worth Trimble Tech and O.D. Wyatt boys soccer teams are set to represent Fort Worth ISD in the regional semifinals.

It’s been a hectic week in Fort Worth ISD, as Tuesday marked the beginning of a state takeover.

But the boys soccer season continued as normal, and two Fort Worth ISD schools will represent the district in the Class 5A Division II regional semifinals: O.D. Wyatt (16-7-1) and Trimble Tech (20-6).

The Wyatt Chaparrals will make their first regional semifinal appearance in program history, facing El Paso Hanks (13-11) at 3 p.m. Friday at Frenship Stadium at Wolfforth.

“We may not have the talent that we had last year, but the boys this year have a lot of heart,” Wyatt head coach Raphael Avalos said. “They wanted to go far and wanted to make history.”

The Trimble Tech Bulldogs will face El Paso Burges 3 p.m. Friday at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa.

If both teams win, they’ll play a historic all-Fort Worth ISD Region I final for a berth in the state semifinals.

“Fort Worth would have the two best teams in the region,” Trimble Tech head coach James Williams said. “To me, that’s a statement.”

Trimble Tech, with a 2-1 victory over Argyle, is in the regional semifinals for the first time since 2022, when the Bulldogs made the state semifinals.

“Talentwise, this team is up there with the other ones,” Williams said. “But this one is definitely the closest batch. … There’s just something different with this team. They’re much closer than the teams in the past.”

O.D. Wyatt aims for program history

Wyatt continued a strong bounce-back season with a 2-1 overtime win over Grapevine in the area round, avenging a 2022 playoff loss. Last season, the Chaparrals had potential, but their playoff run ended abruptly due to the use of an ineligible player. Avalos said it was a misunderstanding and took full accountability.

Now, the returning players have a chip on their shoulder with a burning desire to prove they can win, Avalos said. Last season, the team’s win over Mansfield Summit was ruled a forfeit. One year later, Wyatt and Summit had a bi-district rematch and the Chaparrals capitalized on the opportunity with a 7-3 win, scoring four goals in overtime.

“I don’t want to say they are out for revenge,” Avalos said. “But they were hurt.”

Now, they’ll represent Fort Worth ISD in a place their program has never been. Avalos said he ensures the kids understand what they’re doing is special and a rare opportunity.

“We represent our athletic department,” Avalos said. “We represent our school and our district. Our community. So, for us, it’s an honor. And that’s something we talk about every season.”

Wyatt finished fourth in District 7-5A, earning the final playoff spot. The Chaps had competed for a district title until the final week of the regular season but couldn’t win it all in a “bloodbath” of a district slate. That experience prepared them for the postseason run, Avalos said.

“If you don’t show up to play, the last-place team can be the No. 1,” Avalos said. “It’s that hard. It’s that competitive.”

Fort Worth South Hills, the District 7-5A champion, lost 2-1 to Joshua in the Class 5A Division I bi-district round. Fort Worth Paschal represented the district in that division’s area round, picking up a bi-district victory over Burleson Centennial before losing to Colleyville Heritage 2-1.

Trimble Tech back in the mix

Trimble Tech lost some early games it should have won, Williams said. But eventually, the Bulldogs found a groove and built momentum toward reaching their maximum potential.

“It was getting them to believe and realize that they could win,” Williams said. “That they are good enough to belong here.”

It’s been a hectic journey, with the goal of getting the district back to state. During the 2022 run, Fort Worth ISD was represented at the state tournament in consecutive seasons, as Diamond Hill-Jarvis made the state finals in 2021.

The Bulldogs had a down year in 2024 with a 2-12 district record but got back to their winning ways this season with a 9-3 district performance. Eventually, the young players gained experience and led the Bulldogs to where they’re at today.

“We weren’t off track, we were just rebuilding,” Williams said. “In 2022, when we went the state, the program was almost entirely seniors, with the exception of three juniors.”

With Wyatt and Trimble Tech, second- and fourth-place district finishers, respectively, making the Class 5A Division II regional semifinals, the district is clearly talented with tons of depth.

Wins over suburban schools like Argyle and Grapevine make it clear that Fort Worth ISD isn’t just competing — it’s winning at a high level.

“Fort Worth soccer — it’s definitely the toughest district in the region,” Williams said. “I think we can stand against any of the Dallas districts.”

The Chaparrals and Bulldogs are two of five Tarrant County boys soccer teams remaining in all UIL boys soccer classifications. Fort Worth ISD is the only district in the greater Fort Worth area with multiple boys soccer programs remaining.

This story was originally published March 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM.

Charles Baggarly

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360’s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.