84R17470 WG-D
By: Harless H.R. No. 2267
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In an impressive demonstration of skill and
determination, the girls' wrestling team of Cypress Ridge High
School in Houston won the 2015 University Interscholastic League 6A
state championship on February 21 in Garland; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against other top contenders at the UIL
Wrestling State Tournament, the Lady Rams tallied a total of 78
points, finishing 24 points better than runner-up Corpus Christi
King High School, to claim the 6A crown; moreover, the victory
marked the program's second state title in the last three seasons;
and
WHEREAS, Leading the way for Cypress Ridge was senior Paige
Baynes, who triumphed in her first three matches and finished in
second place in the 215-pound weight class; senior Abbie Rhodes
also earned a medal for the Lady Rams, taking home third place in
the 165-pound division; and
WHEREAS, The team also received crucial points from junior
Aiyana Batiste after she won three matches against her opponents to
claim fourth place in the 148-pound weight class, and senior
Mashyrah Rayson defeated four competitors at 185 pounds for a fifth
place finish; in addition, senior Lizae Lagrone represented Cypress
Ridge in the 138-pound class; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes were ably guided by
head coach Tim Ray, who was named the 6A Coach of the Year for
leading Cypress Ridge to the title; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Cypress Ridge High School girls'
wrestling team are a source of great pride to their school and
community, and the memory of this championship achievement will be
cherished for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Cypress Ridge High School
girls' wrestling team on winning the 2015 UIL 6A state championship
and extend to all those associated with the team 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.