83R6562 BGU-D
By: Stephenson H.R. No. 399
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The El Campo High School football team enjoyed an
outstanding 2012 season, advancing all the way to the University
Interscholastic League 3A Division 1 state championship game on
December 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, In reaching the title contest for the first time
since 1967, the Ricebirds finished the year with an impressive
record of 14 wins and just 1 loss; and
WHEREAS, El Campo claimed the District 25-3A championship
after its undefeated run through the regular season schedule; in
the playoffs, the team bested La Grange, Somerset, Ingleside, and
Carthage High Schools to reach the state final, where the season
ended in a hard-fought loss to Stephenville High School; and
WHEREAS, Several El Campo players were recognized with
individual accolades for their notable performances in 2012; Cole
Hunt was named the Associated Press 3A Defensive Player of the Year
and was joined on the All-State first team by Brett Prihoda and Trey
Martin; at the district level, Mr. Hunt was honored with an Overall
Most Valuable Player award, while Mr. Prihoda and Bryce Brandl were
chosen as Defensive and Offensive MVPs, respectively; in addition,
13 other members of the squad earned first- or second-team
All-District honors; and
WHEREAS, The Ricebirds also received essential contributions
from the other members of the roster: Jack Davis, Koy Kresta,
Michael Wall, Kory Supak, D. J. Washington, Colton Parson, Tyler
Pittman, Kade Ilse, Stephen Gaines, Clayton Harp, Andrew Saucedo,
Seth Pustejovsky, Hunter Winkleman, Jarrin Henderson, Wayne
Hargrove, Tamall Terrell, Kyle Kerzee, Jeremy Supak, Montray
Johnson, Blaine Fuechec, B. J. Flagg, Clay Gonzales, Abraham
Montes, Antonio Cooper, Kevin Dove, Cody Jones, Travis Woods,
Chance Nohavitza, Clint Kruppa, Victor Hernandez, Juan Reyna,
Charles Powers, Chris Nielsen, DeShawn King, Clay Glaze,
A. J. Martinez, Alex Montes, Zeke Tsika, Tobias Thornton, James
Espericueta, James Kyle, Ryan Nielsen, Marshall Mach, Brent Hayes,
Reid Strnadel, Jacob Harton, Terrence Brown, Antonio Perez, Aaron
Espinosa, Nick Salyer, Colt DuBroc, Matt Edwards, Spencer
Singleton, Kahlil Randall, Ryan Drapela, Andre Booker, and Clay
Kresta; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated athletes were ably guided by head
coach and athletic director Bob Gillis as well as assistant coaches
Wayne Condra, Alan Roberts, Kerry Brandl, James Harp, Matt Sohrt,
Dewayne Arkadie, Craig George, Elliott Babcock, Matt Sandoval, Mark
Woods, Russell Krenek, Matthew Schoener, William Brown, Jesse
Galvan, Kevin Gordon, Brady Peterson, and Hermann Mauch; and
WHEREAS, The team further benefited from the invaluable
support of superintendent Mark Pool, principal Rich Dubroc,
trainers Dean Easter and Cassey Janak, student trainers Savannah
Kemberling, Kaylee Martinez, Ashley Acuna, Britain Zalman, Sydney
Gonzalez, and Blayne Allgayer, and videographer Tyler Moreno; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating hard work, sportsmanship, and an
unwavering commitment to excellence, the members of the El Campo
High School football team have earned the admiration of their
fellow students and their many fans in the local community, and they
may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the El Campo High School football
team on its successful 2012 season and its appearance in the UIL 3A
Division 1 state championship game 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.