84R24781 BGU-D
By: Oliveira H.R. No. 2391
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' soccer team from Rivera High School in
Brownsville proved itself one of the finest in Texas by winning the
2015 University Interscholastic League 6A state championship on
April 18 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, The championship victory closed out an
unforgettable year in which Rivera recorded a perfect record of 28
wins and zero defeats; after claiming the District 32-6A regular
season title, the Raiders carried their momentum into the
postseason with a dominant 5-0 shutout of Edinburg High School in
the opening round of the playoffs; subsequent victories over Del
Rio, Juarez-Lincoln, Reagan, and Brandeis High Schools secured the
team's spot in the state tournament for the third time in school
history; and
WHEREAS, In the semifinals, Rivera overwhelmed North
Mesquite High School by a score of 5-1 to advance to the
championship contest; matching up against Cinco Ranch High School
from Katy with the state crown on the line, the Raiders took control
in the first half with goals from Isidro Martinez and David
Alexander that were scored just two minutes apart; the team's stout
defense did the rest, shutting out the opposing team to earn Rivera
a 2-0 triumph and the 6A title; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez was named Most Valuable Player of the
championship game, and he was joined on the All-Tournament Team by
Israel Acero, Eliezer Acero, Eliseo Ortiz, and Alexis Herrera; the
Raiders also received essential contributions throughout the
season from the other members of the roster: Jesus Zaragoza, Jorge
Cordova, Jesus Torres, Jose Villanueva, Alfredo Villareal, Abdon
Cruz, Hernan Cruz, Erik Alonso, Ray Alvarez, Lee Roy Martinez,
Carlos Alvarez, Eduardo Salinas, Julian Espinoza, Edward Rojas,
Roberto Melendez, Roberto Castro, Jose Muniz, Marcos Hernandez, and
Ivan Cruz; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes were inspired to
play at the top of their game by head coach Salvador Garcia and
assistant coaches Andres Macias, Jose Dominguez, and Jimmy
Montalvo; additional support was provided by managers Sergio Soto
and Francisco Cardenas; and
WHEREAS, In reaching their season-long goal of a state
championship without losing a single game, the members of the
Rivera High School soccer team have demonstrated exemplary teamwork
and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the players and
their many supporters in the local community will forever cherish
the memory of this remarkable accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Rivera High School boys' soccer
team on winning the 2015 UIL 6A 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.