84R17258 KSM-D
By: Leach H.R. No. 1652
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Realizing their season-long goal of being the best
6A basketball team in Texas, the Plano West High School Wolves won
the University Interscholastic League state championship with a
victory on March 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The title game win closed out an unforgettable year
in which Plano West went undefeated against its league rivals to
capture the district crown and then made an impressive run through
the playoffs; the team recorded a commanding victory over Timber
Creek High School in the bi-district round before defeating Coppell
and Cedar Hill in closer contests; wins against Amarillo and Allen
and a semifinal triumph over MacArthur completed the team's advance
to the 6A title game; and
WHEREAS, Playing the team from Clear Lake High School in the
tournament final, the Wolves found themselves in a hard-fought
battle; trailing throughout most of the game, the Plano West
players demonstrated their undeniable will to win by closing the
gap in the second half, and a Wolves basket with 37 seconds
remaining tied the score at 52; then, with the fans on their feet in
the Alamodome, senior D. J. Hogg took control, dribbling to the top
of the key and beating the buzzer with a perfect shot that gave
Plano West a 56-54 triumph and earned Mr. Hogg the game's Most
Valuable Player award; and
WHEREAS, The Wolves' success is a testament to the value of
teamwork, with outstanding contributions also being provided
throughout the year by the other members of the roster: Mickey
Mitchell, Grant Betz, Soso Jamabo, Chris Giles, Waseem Limbada,
Japheth Mengistu, Derrick Aimes, Vezi Magalela, Jalen Stafford,
Christian Gans, Ryan Smith, Michael McGraw, Emeka Obukwelu, Level
Ramsey, and Tyler Davis; head coach Anthony Morgan and his staff
provided valuable guidance to the players, inspiring them to
perform to their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating the talent and commitment of true
champions, the Plano West Wolves have become a source of great pride
to their school and community, and the memory of this season's
accomplishments will remain with them for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Plano West High School
basketball team on winning the UIL 6A 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.