H.R. No. 1088
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Duncanville High School girls' basketball team
again reached the pinnacle of success by winning the University
Interscholastic League 6A state championship on March 4, 2017, at
the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, During their thrilling postseason run, the
Pantherettes dispatched teams from Shoemaker, Plano West Senior,
DeSoto, Keller, South Grand Prairie, and Converse Judson High
Schools to set up a championship battle against Cypress Ranch High;
and
WHEREAS, In the title contest, the Pantherettes came roaring
back from a first-quarter deficit to enter halftime with a 33-31
edge; never trailing again, Duncanville went on to clinch the
trophy by a final score of 76-65; the triumph marked the team's 2nd
consecutive state crown and the 10th girls' basketball title in
school history and capped an unforgettable season in which the
squad compiled an impressive record of 39 wins and just 2 losses;
and
WHEREAS, Pacing the group was junior guard-forward Zarielle
Green, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player after tallying
25 points and 7 rebounds; Ms. Green was joined on the
All-Tournament team by fellow Duncanville standouts Starr Jacobs, a
junior forward-center, and Aniya Thomas, a junior guard; throughout
the season, the Pantherettes also received valuable contributions
from the other members of the roster: Nina Alvarez, Angel Flowers,
Aakilah Caldwell, Tae Davis, LaMoyah Lott, Tiara Franklin, Hannah
Gusters, Krislyn Marsh, and Lauryn Bowie; they were ably guided by
head coach Cathy Self-Morgan, who notched her 1,100th career
victory with the title win, and assistant coaches Destiny Castillo,
Stephanie Cooper, Teranie Thomas, and Thomas Webber; and
WHEREAS, In winning back-to-back state titles, the
Duncanville Pantherettes have earned a place among the elite teams
in Texas high school basketball, and this outstanding
accomplishment will be a source of community pride for many years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Duncanville High School girls'
basketball team on winning the 2017 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 squad as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1088 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House