81R4210 JKB-D
By: Paxton H.R. No. 132
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In an exceptional display of teamwork and
dedication, the Prosper Eagles football team captured the
University Interscholastic League 3A Division 1 state championship
on December 13, 2008, at Texas Stadium in Irving; and
WHEREAS, Prosper took the title in a hard-fought 17-10
victory over the Pirates of La Vega High School in Waco; trailing
10-3 at halftime, Prosper battled back with a timely interception
early in the second half, which was converted into a game-tying
touchdown; in the fourth quarter, the Eagles' running game came to
life, and they clinched the state crown with a final touchdown in
the closing minutes of the contest; and
WHEREAS, The win capped an exciting season for the Prosper
team, which lost only one game all year, went undefeated in district
play, and won several times by a margin of three touchdowns or more;
the 2008 campaign also included a 33-7 triumph over neighboring 3A
powerhouse Celina High School, a team the Eagles had not beaten in
25 years, and a thrilling 39-38 victory over Abilene Wylie, which
came in the second overtime period of the state semifinal game; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and head coach Kent Scott and the
student-athletes of the Prosper High School football team will
treasure the memory of this accomplishment for many years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Prosper Eagles on winning the
UIL 3A Division 1 state football championship for 2008 and extend to
the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.