83R15259 JWI-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1334
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Triple A Academy in
Dallas reached the pinnacle of success by capturing the University
Interscholastic League 1A Division 1 state championship on March 9,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Finishing with a final record of 28 wins and just 5
defeats, the Stallions made an impressive run through the playoffs,
with an average margin of victory of more than 35 points per game;
and
WHEREAS, Matching up against Mumford High School with the
championship on the line, the Stallions demonstrated their
excellence and composure; the team fell behind in the first quarter
but took control before halftime and claimed an 80-54 victory and
the school's first state crown in boys' basketball; and
WHEREAS, Junior guard Jeremiah Jefferson was named the
championship game Most Valuable Player after scoring 29 points and
hauling down 10 rebounds, while point guard Tyler Singleton added
18 and joined Mr. Jefferson and Gary Breaux as All-Tournament
honorees; excelling with a true team effort, the Stallions also
received significant contributions throughout the season from the
other members of the roster: Frank Hollis, Jamar Sandifer, Dalyn
Mumphrey, Harrison Henderson, Shavarick James, Cameron Cooks, and
King McClure; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated student-athletes were ably guided
by head coach Tim Singleton and assistant coaches Anthony Gilliam,
Herman Hammon, and Trey Washington; additional support was provided
by manager Freeman Nichols and videographer Brandon Redwine; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and the Triple A Academy players, their fellow
classmates, and their many supporters in the community will
treasure the memory of this outstanding accomplishment for many
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Triple A Academy boys'
basketball team on winning the UIL 1A Division 1 state championship
and extend to the team's 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.