84R6349 WG-D
By: Sheets H.R. No. 1477
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Furthering its reputation as a volleyball
powerhouse, the team from Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas
captured its third consecutive state championship with a victory in
the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 5A title
game on November 8, 2014; and
WHEREAS, In claiming the crown, the Lady Friars capped a
remarkable season in which they finished with a record of 35 wins
and just 9 losses; Bishop Lynch began its march through the playoffs
by handily winning its first two postseason matches against
Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School and St. Anthony Catholic High
School; the Lady Friars then defeated Antonian College Preparatory
High School by the score of 25-23, 25-22, and 25-18 to earn their
spot in the finals; and
WHEREAS, There, Bishop Lynch took on the squad from Ursuline
Academy in a rematch of the 2013 state championship game; the Lady
Friars dropped the first set by a score of 17-25, but they rallied
for a 25-13 second set win to tie the match; the team pulled out a
narrow 25-22 victory in the third set, before ultimately securing
the 5A title by winning a back-and-forth battle in the fourth set by
the score of 29-27; and
WHEREAS, Benefiting from strong teamwork throughout the
season, the Lady Friars received outstanding contributions from
each member of the roster: Bitsy Root, Briana Kipp, Callie
Williams, Catherine Balido, Chynna Phung, Danielle Nevitt, Elena
Macaluso, Francesca Goncalves, Haley Puddy, Hannah Puddy, Kat
Stephanian, Lauren Chester, Madi Tyus, Marcella Barrilleaux,
Melanie Heigele, Morgan Reed, and Sofia Schleppenbach; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Tricia Roos and assistant coach Josh
Kreuter provided exceptional guidance to the Lady Friars throughout
their memorable season, schooling the players in volleyball
fundamentals and inspiring them to reach their full potential on
the court; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Lynch High School Lady Friars have
demonstrated the dedication and skill necessary to repeatedly reach
the ultimate level of success, and their achievements will remain a
cherished memory for the athletes and their supporters for many
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Bishop Lynch High School
volleyball team on winning the 2014 TAPPS 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.