H.R. No. 234
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The La Grange High School baseball team proved
itself one of the finest in Texas by claiming the 2013 University
Interscholastic League 3A state championship on June 6 at Disch
Falk Field in Austin; and
WHEREAS, After clinching a playoff berth on the last day of
the regular season, the Leopards demonstrated composure and
determination as they advanced through the 3A bracket, recording
three come-from-behind wins en route to the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Following an 8-3 semifinal win over Silsbee High
School, La Grange faced the defending champions from Pleasant Grove
High School in Texarkana with the state title on the line; in an
impressive demonstration of offensive firepower, every member of
the Leopards starting lineup reached base at least once, a feat they
had also achieved in the semifinals; the team pushed 10 runs across
the plate in the tournament final while the stellar pitching of the
game's Most Valuable Player, Logan Vinklarek, held the opposing
batters to six hits and two runs; the result was a commanding
victory that gave La Grange High School its fourth state baseball
championship; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vinklarek was joined on the All-Tournament Team
by Trey Supak, Landon Gerik, Chris Raborn, Tanner Fritsch, and
Kolby Kolek; valuable contributions were also made throughout the
year by the other members of the roster: Will Davidson, Austin
Colon, Ty Beseda, Dustin Drab, Adam Robinson, Riley Grayson, Blake
Harbers, Dalton Burton, Rustin Heger, and Kyle Oltmann; and
WHEREAS, The La Grange players were guided by head coach Brad
Harbers, a former Leopards ballplayer who had the thrill of winning
the state crown in his final year at the helm; the team also
benefited from the expertise of assistant coaches Ben Ahrens and
Wayne Schmidt; and
WHEREAS, The exceptional young athletes of the La Grange High
School baseball team have demonstrated the commitment and ability
of true champions, and their achievements in 2013 will be
remembered with great delight in the local community for many years
to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the La Grange
High School baseball team on winning the UIL 3A 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.
Kolkhorst
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 234 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House