On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Bobcat football team accomplished something that no Fort Worth ISD program has accomplished in 24 years by winning its area round game and advancing to the regional round of the playoffs. Benbrook defeated Greenwood to reach regionals, the first FWISD team to do so since O.D. Wyatt in 2000, and coach Cody Slater said he could not be more proud of his team. “I am super excited for our kids, coaches, fans, and community,” Slater said. Brennan Barton combined for 256 all purpose yards and three touchdowns for the Bobcats in the win and Brady Gordon rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Jacob Carpenter and Waylon Barton had interceptions, Desmond Chambers led the team in tackles and Lucas Jackson and Ethan Tucker both caused fumbles. On special teams, Andy Garcia “was exceptional on PATs” and made two field goals, and Lucas Martinez caused a fumble on kickoff team. Benbrook faces Brock next, and Slater said he is expecting a serious challenge. “Brock is a really good football team,” Slater said. “Coach Mathis and his staff do a really good job. We expect them to give us their best.” In the last 35 seasons, only three FWISD teams have reached the regional quarterfinals: Trimble Tech in 1989, O.D. Wyatt in 2000 and Benbrook in 2024. Slater said this is a really big deal for the Bobcats football team. “We are super excited, but we are still hungry for more,” Slater said. “I’m so proud of our kids and coaches and we are thankful for the parents, fans, and community's support. We hope everyone shows up on Friday.” The game will be played at 7 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Godley.