10/17/2026
THE HORNETS HIT BRYAN — AND THE COMPETITION FELT THE STING!
RESERVE CHAMPIONS! POINTS LEAD EXTENDED!
The Huntsville High School Hornet Welders were up early this morning and headed to Bryan for the Brazos Valley Expo Weld-Off, ready to go head-to-head with 8 other teams in a battle of skill, speed, teamwork, and fabrication!
BEFORE SUNUP, THE HORNETS WERE ALREADY AT WORK!
While most folks were still asleep, our team was unloading equipment, setting up their work area, and preparing for the challenge ahead. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just hard work and a plan to get the job done!
THE BUILD: A BENCH MADE FROM SQUARE TUBING AND 6-INCH PURLIN!
Measure it. Cut it. Fit it. Weld it. Make it count!
With the clock ticking and eight other teams fighting for the top spot, the Hornets put their welding skills, fabrication knowledge, and teamwork to the test. Every cut, every fit, and every weld mattered.
WHEN THE DUST SETTLED… THE HORNETS WERE RESERVE CHAMPIONS!
And they didn’t just bring home another award — THE HORNETS EXTENDED THEIR LEAD IN THE TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL WELDING SERIES (TXHSWS)!
These students are putting in the hours in the classroom and the welding lab, learning to solve problems, work as a team, and deliver under pressure. That’s what career and technical education is all about — building skills that will carry them well beyond high school!
THAT’S WHAT TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND SHOWING UP FOR KIDS LOOK LIKE!
A special thank-you goes out to Mr. Goines for stepping up and taking the reins with the Hornet Welders at the Brazos Valley Expo Weld-Off!
While Mr. Sockwell was serving as a judge at the Trinity Valley Expo’s inaugural Trailer Build-Off, Mr. Goines didn’t hesitate to step in, travel with the team, and make sure our students had the support and guidance they needed to compete.
Taking a group of students to a competition is about a whole lot more than just getting them there. It’s making sure they’re prepared, helping them work through challenges, keeping them focused, offering guidance when they need it, and making sure they have someone in their corner from the time they arrive until the competition is over.
Mr. Goines stepped up and took care of our kids when the program needed him, and that deserves recognition!
That’s the kind of teamwork that makes a strong welding program. It takes dedicated educators who are willing to go the extra mile, put students first, and make sure opportunities like this continue, even when schedules overlap and responsibilities pull people in different directions.
Mr. Goines, thank you for giving your time, stepping up without hesitation, and making sure the Hornets had someone there to guide and support them. We appreciate you being willing to jump in and help these students succeed. Our kids are fortunate to have people in their corner who care enough to show up and do the work behind the scenes.
It takes a team to build a champion, and Mr. Goines was a big part of that team!
AND A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO MR. McGINTY!
Even while he was away at the State Fair, Mr. McGinty took the time to call the team before the build-off and deliver one of his famous motivational speeches!
That’s the kind of support that means something. Taking time out of a busy day to reach out, fire up the team, and remind these young welders what they’re capable of shows just how much he cares.
Mr. McGinty, we appreciate you always being there for these students and this program! Whether you’re standing right beside the team or calling from miles away, your encouragement makes a difference. Thank you for continuing to believe in our Hornets and helping push them to be their best!
THEN MOTHER NATURE DECIDED TO JOIN THE COMPETITION!
Strong winds came ripping through the competition site, forcing teams to take down their tents and Pipeliner Clouds. Plans had to change, conditions got tougher, and everyone had to adapt on the fly.
That’s part of competition! You don’t always get perfect conditions, but you learn to make the best of what you’ve got and keep moving forward. The Hornets kept their focus, adapted to the changing conditions, and stayed in the fight!
THAT’S WHAT GRIT LOOKS LIKE!
NEXT STOP: VICTORIA & SWEETWATER — NOVEMBER!
The Hornets aren’t done yet! They’ll be back on the road in November, looking to carry this momentum forward, extend their lead, and fight their way to the top of the results once again!
The competition is getting tougher, the season is rolling, and this team is hungry for more!
THE WIND BLEW. THE CLOCK TICKED. THE COMPETITION CAME. THE HORNETS ANSWERED.
HUSTLE HARD. WELD STRONG. HORNET PRIDE!
Show these young welders some encouragement in the comments! They’ve earned it!
Huntsville ISD Career and Technical Education
Huntsville High School
Huntsville Independent School District
HHS Welding Booster Club
Texas High School Welding Series
AllTex Welding Supply, Inc.
ESAB North America
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