H.R. No. 220
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The softball team from Hays High School in Buda
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2013 University
Interscholastic League 4A state championship on June 1 at McCombs
Field in Austin; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Rebels enjoyed a remarkable run through the
postseason that included victories over Jefferson, Cedar Park,
Dripping Springs, Moody, and Leander High Schools to reach the UIL
State Tournament; in the semifinals, they faced a talented squad
from Aledo that had won 24 straight games, but Hays scored a
commanding 8-1 win to set up a championship showdown with Lucas
Lovejoy; and
WHEREAS, The title contest was played on a scorching-hot day
and proved to be a high-scoring back-and-forth game, with Hays
setting the tone early with a three-run first inning; Lovejoy
battled back, and the score was tied at 8 after the fifth; in the
next inning Lovejoy loaded the bases, but Sarah Leal, who pitched
all seven innings for the Lady Rebels, recorded a key strikeout to
end the threat; the Hays offense responded with a three-run
outburst in the final frame to claim the state crown in an 11-8
triumph; Hannah Ramsey, who had three hits and the game-winning RBI
as well as a run-saving catch in center field, was named the Most
Valuable Player of the tournament final; and
WHEREAS, Excelling through teamwork, the Lady Rebels also
received valuable contributions throughout the season from the
other members of the roster: Traci Green, Addie Vayas, Haleigh
Madden, Des'ree Wainright, Ashley Manning, Maddy Shannon, Clarissa
Gonzalez, Brayden Pinckard, Karina Rocha, Kara Davis, Gabi Albarez,
Angelica Arroyo, Brooke Vasquez, Lizzie Bowne, Aspen Salazar, and
Michelle Pesina; these dedicated athletes benefited from the
leadership of head coach Aaron Fuller and assistant coaches Holly
Long and Allison Castillo, who guided Hays High to an outstanding
31-10 record and the first softball state title in the school's
history; and
WHEREAS, Through long hours of work and an unwavering
determination, the members of the Hays High softball team fulfilled
their long-held goal of becoming state champions, and they may
reflect with pride on their exceptional accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Hays High
School softball team on winning the UIL 4A state title 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.
Isaac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 220 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House