84R17004 BGU-D
By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 1572
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Big Sandy High School
in Dallardsville enjoyed an outstanding 2014-2015 season,
advancing all the way to the University Interscholastic League 2A
championship game; and
WHEREAS, After claiming the district title with their
exceptional play in the regular season, the Wildcats began their
thrilling playoff run in dominating fashion, crushing Price
Carlisle High School by a score of 97-40 before going on to post
consecutive victories over Pineland West Sabine, Kerens, and Tenaha
High Schools to reach the state tournament for the 13th time in
school history; and
WHEREAS, In the semifinal showdown with Schulenburg High
School on March 13 in San Antonio, junior guard Angel Bullock poured
in 36 points to lead Big Sandy to a 76-54 triumph and secure a place
in the state championship game against Canadian High School; in
that contest, Big Sandy gave a valiant effort but ultimately fell
short to conclude the season with an impressive record of 38 wins
and just 4 losses; and
WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of head coach Kevin Foster
and assistant coach Cory Maze, the Wildcats received essential
contributions throughout the season from each member of the team;
in addition to Mr. Bullock, the roster includes Benson Williams,
Preston Cain, Laine Langley, Seth Maze, Trent Williams, Steven
Renfro, Zach Dickens, Samuel Richard, Joseph Williams, and Ryan
Brown; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes have demonstrated
hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a
source of enduring pride to their classmates and their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Big Sandy High School boys'
basketball team on reaching the UIL 2A 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.