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By: Workman H.R. No. 312
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Regents School of Austin football team reached
the pinnacle of success by winning the Texas Association of Private
and Parochial Schools Division III state football championship for
2010; and
WHEREAS, In the title game held December 4, 2010, at Temple
Wildcat Stadium, the Knights put on an unstoppable display of
offensive firepower to defeat Bullard Brook Hill 38-7; with this
victory, Regents became the first school in the history of TAPPS to
garner five state football titles in one decade, having previously
won titles in six-man football in 2001, 2002, and 2003 and in 11-man
football in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Beck Brydon guided the Knights to an
overall record of 14 wins and 1 loss over the course of the 2010
season, and the squad outscored opponents 725 to 256; Coach
Brydon's efforts were supported by a strong coaching staff that
includes Clay Carter, Sam Thompson, Scott Franklin, Mike Lapaglia,
Landon Durham, Guy Grace, and Steve Chapman; and
WHEREAS, To bring home the state title, the Regents team
relied on outstanding performances from each member of the roster:
Salim Hajjar, Dawson Gamble, Joseph Benigno, Ben Grunau, Ben Adams,
John Bauman, Andrew Meynig, Walker Netherton, Carson Rice, Hunter
Hogan, Jason Chapman, Matthew Baughman, Caleb Smith, Luke Moore,
Cole Gilmore, Nick Pawelka, Matthew Deskins, Douglas Meynig, Rodney
Keller, Turner Whatley, Gentry Snow, Joseph Edling, Jim Grace, Matt
Gore, Connor Kelly, Justin Lambert, Robert Feller, Brandon Larner,
Brian Hine, Stafford Sadler, Caleb Kyle, Chase Strickland, Will
Bowers, Carson Klubnik, and JD McBee; and
WHEREAS, These hard-working young athletes maintained a firm
focus on their goals, undeterred by any obstacles that stood in
their way; through their diligence, resolve, and commitment to
excellence, they have furthered the Knights' exceptional tradition
of achievement on the gridiron, and their accomplishments are a
source of pride to their families and fellow students; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Regents School of Austin
football team on winning the 2010 TAPPS Division III 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.