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By: Giddings H.R. No. 2356
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Trinity Christian School football team reached
the pinnacle of success by winning the Texas Association of Private
and Parochial Schools 3A state championship on December 6, 2014, in
Corsicana; and
WHEREAS, With that outstanding victory, the Tigers claimed
their first state championship since 1994 and completed a memorable
season in which they compiled an impressive overall record of 13
wins and just 1 defeat; bolstered by an explosive offensive attack
and a punishing defense, Trinity Christian outscored its opponents
632-148 over the course of the 2014 campaign; and
WHEREAS, The Tigers began their postseason run with
dominating victories over Lubbock Christian School and Muenster
Sacred Heart before clinching a berth in the title game with a 22-15
win over Fort Worth Temple Christian in the semifinals; facing off
against Bay Area Christian School in the 3A finale, Trinity
Christian jumped out to an early lead and took a 21-9 advantage into
the halftime break; the team increased its lead in a decisive third
quarter and closed out the contest in the fourth quarter with a
75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Malachi Broadnax to wide
receiver Jon Cole and an interception return for a touchdown by
linebacker Tavione Carter; when the final seconds ticked away, the
players celebrated a 54-18 championship triumph; and
WHEREAS, In their march to the state title, the Tigers
received essential contributions from each member of the roster,
and these talented student-athletes received essential guidance
from head coach Mike Helmer, who has taken his team to the
championship final on four occasions during his tenure at Trinity
Christian; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and Tiger players and their many supporters in the
community will treasure the memory of this outstanding
accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Trinity Christian School
football team on winning the 2014 TAPPS 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.