H.R. No. 2842
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lancaster High School boys' basketball team
reached the pinnacle of success by capturing the University
Interscholastic League 5A state championship on March 14, 2015,
with a victory in the title game at the Alamodome in San Antonio;
and
WHEREAS, The Tigers compiled an outstanding overall record of
34 wins and just 4 losses, finishing the year with a 28-game winning
streak and taking home the first boys' basketball championship for
Lancaster High; during their impressive run through the postseason,
these determined athletes defeated Spruce, Lindale, South Oak
Cliff, McKinney, and Wilson High Schools before winning their
semifinal game against Andress High to earn a spot in the
championship contest; and
WHEREAS, Matching up against Beaumont Ozen High School with
the state crown on the line, the Tigers raced out to a double-digit
lead after the first quarter; the team continued its fine play in
the second half, combining an aggressive defense with solid
shooting from beyond the three-point line to secure a 59-47
victory; senior Elijah Thomas earned the Most Valuable Player honor
after tallying 17 points and 9 rebounds, and he was joined on the
All-Tournament Team by Antwon Portley and Deon Barrett; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, Lancaster also
received valuable contributions throughout the season from the
other members of the roster: Darius Anderson, Dominique Fobbs,
Demarcus Hurd, Ike Durham, Josh Johnson, JaColby Pemberton,
Jacorian Lee, Brandon Moore, LaQuan Butler, Nate Morris, Robert
Pride, and Jordan Castillo; the players were guided by head coach
Ferrin Douglas and assistant coaches Joseph Mayberry, Autry
Bostick, Donald Story, and Lahara Bernard, and the Tigers also
benefited from the efforts of manager Isaiah Manning; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating the talent and commitment of true
champions, the Lancaster High Tigers have become a source of great
pride to their school and community, and they may reflect with pride
on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lancaster High School boys'
basketball team on winning the UIL 5A 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.
Giddings
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2842 was adopted by the House on May
20, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House