85R18409 RMA-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 1176
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Muenster High School boys' basketball team
reached the ultimate level of achievement by winning the University
Interscholastic League 2A state championship on March 11, 2017, at
the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, During their thrilling postseason run, the Hornets
dispatched opponents from Bells, Olney, Petrolia, Clarksville, and
Grapeland High Schools and Dallas Gateway Charter Academy to set up
a championship battle against Clarendon High School; and
WHEREAS, Buoyed by its slogan "Finish the Fight," the
Muenster team entered its third title game in four years as the
number one seed; the Hornets set the tone early with a 19-8 edge in
the first quarter and rode a 32-22 advantage into halftime; they
continued adding to their lead throughout the second half to win by
a final score of 73-45, never trailing in the contest and earning
the first state crown in school history; and
WHEREAS, The Hornets were piloted by senior forward Blake
Hoepfner, who was named the championship game's Most Valuable
Player after tallying 21 points and 6 rebounds; fellow Muenster
standouts Logan Cook, a senior forward, and John Weger, a junior
guard, also made the All-Tournament Team; and
WHEREAS, The squad also received valuable contributions
throughout the season from the other members of the roster: Mathew
Porter, Cal York, Kane Tamplin, Major Eldridge, Clay Stevens,
Michael Moseley, Kody Walterscheid, Danny Luttmer, Billy
Felderhoff, Bryce Herr, and Blayne Jones; these determined athletes
were ably guided by head coach Lynn Cook and assistant coach Jeff
Presnall, and they received enthusiastic support from MHS principal
John York and Muenster Independent School District superintendent
Steven Self; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring
commitment to excellence, and the Muenster Hornets may take
justifiable pride in this outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Muenster High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 2A 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 Hornets as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.