84R18337 WG-D
By: Burkett H.R. No. 1728
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team of Sunnyvale High School
reached the pinnacle of success by capturing the University
Interscholastic League 3A state championship on March 7, 2015, with
a win in the title game at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Finishing with a record of 37 wins and just 2
defeats, the Lady Raiders went undefeated in district play and
compiled an impressive 34-game winning streak; Sunnyvale began the
postseason with dominating double-digit victories over Peaster,
Paradise, Brock, and Winnsboro High Schools to advance to the
regional finals; there, the team triumphed over Alba-Golden High
School by a score of 68-55 to earn the school's debut appearance in
the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Sunnyvale deployed an aggressive defense to
overwhelm Rockdale High School in the semifinals, taking an early
lead and cruising to a 71-27 win to clinch a spot in the
championship game; the Lady Raiders proved up to the task once more
in the 3A final against Shallowater High School, as they went on a
blistering offensive run in the third quarter to secure a 52-37
victory and Sunnyvale High's first basketball state crown; and
WHEREAS, Senior guard Grace Goodhart was named the title game
Most Valuable Player after scoring 13 points and hauling in 4
rebounds, while teammate Karah Sicurella added 12 points to join
Ms. Goodhart as an All-Tournament honoree; excelling with a true
team effort, the Lady Raiders also received significant
contributions throughout the season from the other members of the
roster: Ivy Alexander, Leslie Berry, Gabrielle Allen, Bria Johnson,
Landry Westmoreland, Jordan Griffin, Claire Knight, Lori McDermett,
Madison D'Elia, and Kinsley Troutman; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated athletes were ably guided by head
coach Jill McDill and assistant coaches Casey Reeves and Autumn
Softley; additional support was provided by managers Elizabeth Ann
Beaty, Kayla Rabb, and Karlee Williams, athletic trainer Chris
Wangler, and student trainer Jim Threet; and
WHEREAS, A state title can only be achieved through a
combination of talent and hard work, and all those involved in
Sunnyvale High School's championship effort may take justifiable
pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Sunnyvale High School girls'
basketball team on winning the UIL 3A 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.