84R17467 KSM-D
By: Harless H.R. No. 2268
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team of Cypress Woods High
School reached the pinnacle of success by winning the University
Interscholastic League 6A state championship on March 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The title game victory closed out an unforgettable
year in which Cypress Woods went undefeated to claim the district
crown and then blazed a path through the playoffs; winning its
postseason contests by an astounding average of 27 points per game,
the team advanced to the state tournament at the Alamodome in San
Antonio, where they beat Wagner High School by a score of 79-60 in
the semifinals to earn a place in the 6A championship game; and
WHEREAS, Matched up against the team from Dallas Skyline High
School in the tournament final, the Lady Wildcats maintained the
lead throughout the first quarter, but ended the half trailing by
four points; demonstrating their undeniable will to win, the team
surged to the lead again in the second half and went on to record a
57-49 triumph; senior Erica Ogwumike scored 26 points and grabbed 8
rebounds in a performance that earned her the Most Valuable Player
award; and
WHEREAS, Excelling through teamwork, the Lady Wildcats also
benefited from the outstanding contributions made throughout the
year by the other members of the roster: Shelby Stephenson, Tatyana
Perez, Hannah Dolinsky, Olivia Holmes, Jasmine Williams, Madelin
Cowden, Madison Goodson, Kayla Alker, Nancy Mulkey, and Cate Reese;
these talented student-athletes were guided by head coach Virginia
Flores, who inspired the team to perform to its full potential; and
WHEREAS, Exhibiting a combination of exceptional talent and
fierce determination, the Lady Wildcats have proved themselves one
of the finest high school teams in Texas, and their success is a
source of great pride to 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 Cypress Woods High School Lady
Wildcats 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.