2026 TEXAS PROSTART INVITATIONAL WINNERS

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presented by: Raising Cane's

1st place national culinary winners: Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy
1st place national management winners: Robert Turner College & Career High School

TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS

NATIONALS TRACK MANAGEMENT COMPETITION
(First place team advances to National ProStart Invitational)
1st Place: Robert Turner College & Career High School, Pearland, TX 
2nd Place: Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield, TX 
3rd Place: Dubiski Career High School, Grand Prairie, TX 

NATIONALS TRACK CULINARY COMPETITION
(First place team advances to National ProStart Invitational)
1st Place: Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, Rockwall, TX 
2nd Place: Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield, TX 
3rd Place: Robert Turner College & Career High School, Pearland, TX 

LONE STAR TRACK CULINARY COMPETITION
1st Place: North Mesquite High School, Mesquite, TX 
2nd Place: Forney & North Forney High Schools, Forney, TX 
3rd Place: Stephenville High School, Stephenville, TX 

LONE STAR TRACK MANAGEMENT COMPETITION
1st Place: North Mesquite High School, Mesquite, TX 
2nd Place: Forney ISD, Forney, TX 
3rd Place: Poteet High School, Mesquite, TX 

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION WINNERS

Breakfast Battle 
Jacob Mendoza — Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, Rockwall, TX 

Knife Skills 
Oliver Steele — Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, Rockwall, TX 

Cold Plating Challenge 
Deanna Amiri — Brazoswood High School, Clute, TX 

Texas Fusion Feast 
Michael Smith — Central High School, San Angelo, TX 

Coca-Cola Refresher 
1st place: Mia Garcia — Glenn High School, Leander, TX
2nd place: David Ci — Glenda Dawson High School, Pearland, TX 

One-Pot Wonder 
Peyton Bickle — Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield, TX 

Real Food Break 
Tony Flores — Milby High School, Houston, TX 

Avocado All Ways 
Tommy Nguyen — Poteet High School, Mesquite, TX 

Pecan & Peach Dessert Duel 
Luz Garcia — Milby High School, Houston, TX 

Tablescapes 
Isabel Tovias — Aldine Senior High School, Houston, TX 

Tacos with a Twist 
Baylee Manselle — Samuel Clemens High School, Schertz, TX 

Burger Without Borders 
Abigayle Veal — Glenda Dawson High School, Pearland, TX 

Plant-Based After School Snack 
Jayden Jenkins — Ben Barber Innovation Academy, Mansfield, TX 

Design a Dumpling 
Daniel Videau — Robert Turner College & Career High School, Pearland, TX 

Steven’s Salsa Scramble 
Oswaldo Guadamuz Hernandez — Miller Career & Technology Center, Katy, TX 

Texas State Fair Remix 
Adison Talbert — Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX 

No-Bake Dessert 
Natale Potase — Glenda Dawson High School, Pearland, TX 

Design a Balanced Menu 
Khloe Miller — Career Education Center, Wichita Falls, TX 

Menu Design & Presentation 
Yakeline Alejos — Brazoswood High School, Clute, TX 

Customer Service Roleplay 
Jaylon Williams — Corsicana High School, Corsicana, TX