H.R. No. 593
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The football team from Lake Travis High School in
Austin claimed the 2010 University Interscholastic League 4A
Division 1 state championship with a commanding 27-7 victory in the
title game on December 18, and this triumph earned the Cavaliers the
rare distinction of having won four consecutive state crowns; and
WHEREAS, Playing before 20,487 fans at Cowboys Stadium in
Arlington, Lake Travis dominated the highly respected team from
Ryan High School in Denton, who entered the game with a perfect 15-0
record; the Lake Travis defense was key to the win, denying Ryan a
first down until the third quarter and holding the Raiders to a
single touchdown overall; leading the charge was linebacker Austin
Williams, who tallied nine tackles and was named the game's
defensive most valuable player; other key figures in the effort
were safety Zach Streuling, cornerback Omar Duke-Tinson, defensive
end Shaquille Marable, and defensive tackle Jonathan Roberts, who
combined for 19 tackles; and
WHEREAS, The offensive MVP award went to Cavalier quarterback
Michael Brewer, who passed for 211 yards and scored two touchdowns;
adding to the point total were fullback Colin Lagasse, who scored a
touchdown, and all-state kicker Stephen Pyle, who contributed field
goals of 44 and 30 yards; and
WHEREAS, First-year head coach Hank Carter continued the
winning tradition that has been established at Lake Travis, which
is the only 4A school in Texas to win four straight titles; the
Cavaliers have now triumphed in 24 playoff games in a row, one short
of the state record, and over the past four years they have amassed
a 61-3 record; and
WHEREAS, All members of the Lake Travis roster contributed to
the title-winning effort in 2010, and special recognition is due
the team's senior players: Cody Alexander, Justin Alexander, Jeremy
Amberger, Dylan Bittles, Michael Brewer, Johnathan Briones,
Anthony Carchi, Alex Chapman, Kyle Connell, Sean Craig, Taylor
Doyle, Omar Duke-Tinson, Garrett Faber, Evan Faust, Clay Flinn,
Conner Floyd, Tanner Gillette, Luis Godinez, Axel Gomez, Adam
Jemmott, Will Jones, Jake Kotalik, Bryan Kribbs, Casey Laney, Nick
Magnella, Shaquille Marable, Alex Matthews, Turney Maurer, Connor
Nelson, Michael Pojman, Stephen Pyle, Cullen Richardson, Jonathan
Roberts, Sam Schlanger, Alex Smelcer, Andreas Soto, Gokmen Tireng,
Alex Walsh, Austin Williams, and Reagan Womack; and
WHEREAS, Winning four consecutive state championships is a
rare feat that is the culmination of countless hours of hard work
and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Cavaliers may
take justifiable pride in their outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lake Travis High School
football team on winning the UIL 4A Division 1 state championship
for 2010 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.
Workman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 593 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House