83R26535 JWI-D
By: Ratliff H.R. No. 2027
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' soccer team from Coppell High School
continued the school's tradition of excellence in the sport by
winning the University Interscholastic League 5A state
championship on April 20, 2013, in Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, In the thrilling title match against Brownsville
Hanna High School, the Cowboys were trailing 2-1 in the second half
until midfielder Chris Madden scored the game-tying goal on a free
kick with 3:32 remaining in regulation; the teams then continued
their battle into overtime, and with less than a minute left in the
second overtime period, Mr. Madden drilled a shot into the lower
right corner of the net, clinching the victory for his team; and
WHEREAS, The win gave Coppell its second soccer crown since
2004 and its first under the leadership of head coach Chad
Rakestraw; the Cowboys finished the year with an impressive record
of 23 wins and just 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, The team's excellent play in the postseason was
recognized with a number of accolades; Mr. Madden was chosen as the
championship game Most Valuable Player, and he was joined on the
All-Tournament Team by Austin Michaelis, Mitchell Parnell, and
Drake Lovelady; the Cowboys also received valuable contributions
throughout the season from the other members of the roster: Dustin
Hodges, Josh Jauregui, Dante DiCiolli, Kevin Tovson, Jacob Tucker,
Jarett Weaver, Emilio Morlett, Chad Thomas, Zanil Narsing, Wyatt
Foster, Austin Broyles, Nick Hazelrigg, Neal Tatum, Mitchell Apple,
Kellen Reid, Justin Todd, Corey Oesch, Nick Price, Stephen
Wheatcroft, Stephen Tower, Jack Burns, Colten Clark, and Robbie
Coens; and
WHEREAS, Coach Rakestraw was aided in his efforts by
assistant coaches James Balcom and Blake Johnson, and the team also
benefited from the expertise of trainers Barry Jones and Yvette
Carson, student trainers Dale Wood and Austin Pang, and
statistician and manager Jake Candler; additional support was
provided by athletic director John Crawford, principal Mike Jasso,
and superintendent Dr. Jeff Turner; and
WHEREAS, In proving themselves the finest boys' 5A squad in
the Lone Star State, the Coppell soccer players have demonstrated
exceptional teamwork and dedication, and their achievement is a
source of great pride to their school and their many supporters in
the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Coppell High School boys'
soccer team on winning the 2013 UIL 5A 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.