83R8292 KEK-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 798
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cypress Ranch High School baseball team captured
the University Interscholastic League 5A state title on June 9,
2012, reaching the pinnacle of success in its first appearance in
the playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Matching up against College Station A&M
Consolidated High School in the title game at Dell Diamond in Round
Rock, the Mustangs scored two quick runs in the first inning and
then relied on pitchers Zach Brosch and Jonathan Whitley to hold the
lead; sophomore center fielder Corbin Martin belted a home run en
route to the team's 4-1 triumph, and he was named the state
tournament 5A Most Valuable Player; and
WHEREAS, The championship victory closed out a magnificent
19-game winning streak that carried Cypress Ranch to a 32-8 record
for the season; during that impressive run, the stellar pitching
staff notched seven shutouts, and Mustang batters outscored their
opponents by nearly 100 runs; and
WHEREAS, Skillfully guided by head coach John Pope and
assistant coaches Charles Hoffman, Scott Platteter, and Kip
Pridgeon, the Mustangs received valuable contributions throughout
the season from each member of the roster; in addition to Mr.
Brosch, Mr. Whitley, and Mr. Martin, the team included Leon Byrd,
Dalton Lemoine, Austin Strickland, Ryan Allbright, Dalton Stark,
Hunter Kliafas, Bryce Stark, Hernan Herrera, Zach Bragg, Chase
Spears, Tyler DeLeon, Grant Slaughter, Kory Hornberger, Justin
Monsour, Derek Dickerson, Bryce Johnson, Zach Smith, Spencer
Sloane, and Ryan Leftwich; and
WHEREAS, By dedicating themselves to excellence and putting
in many hours of hard work, the Cypress Ranch Mustangs earned a
place alongside the finest teams in Texas, and their
accomplishments are a source of pride for their many supporters in
the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Cypress Ranch High School
baseball team on winning the 2011-2012 UIL 5A state championship
and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Cypress High School baseball team as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.