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By: Hardcastle H.R. No. 1040
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Paducah High School
reached the pinnacle of success by claiming the University
Interscholastic League 1A Division II state championship with a
victory in the title game on March 12, 2011, at the Frank Erwin
Center in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Finishing the year with an outstanding record of 29
wins and just 6 losses, the Dragons took home their first state
crown since 1988; during the team's triumphant journey through the
playoffs, it defeated Ropesville, Ackerly Sands, Happy, and Anton
High Schools before besting Roxton High School in the semifinals;
and
WHEREAS, In the championship game against top-ranked Bronte
High, senior guard Andrew Hastings led the way for Paducah with 19
points, 18 of which came on three-point shots, and fellow senior
Lonnie Hurd added 10 points and 12 rebounds to help secure the 45-30
victory; in addition, valuable contributions to the team's success
were provided throughout the year by the other members of the
roster: Cliff Poteet, Trey McGruder, Garrett Thompson, Austin
Parton, Willie Cantrell, Devron Brisco, A. J. Cantrell, Cody
Austin, and Bobby Evans; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Jay Cantrell and
assistant coaches Tyler Adams, Amy Bowles, and Johnny Willis, the
Dragons also received vital support from team managers Jeremiah
Deleon, Parker Hicks, Cole Parton, and Leslie Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and these talented student-athletes will treasure the
memory of their accomplishment for many years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' basketball team of
Paducah High School on winning the UIL 1A Division II state
championship 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.