85R19782 JCD-D
By: Lang H.R. No. 1221
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lipan High School boys' basketball team closed
out the 2016-2017 season in triumphant fashion by claiming the
University Interscholastic League 1A state championship on March 11
at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, With a stout defense and an unstoppable offense, the
Indians proved themselves tough competitors throughout regular
season play and clinched the District 18-1A title; in the playoffs,
these talented athletes dispatched the squads from Zephyr, Iredell,
Yantis, and Graford High Schools with average margins of victory
exceeding 37 points per game; this impressive run earned the team
the regional championship and punched its ticket to the state
tournament, where Lipan defeated Dime Box in the semifinals; that
set the stage for the title game in which the Indians defeated Happy
High School 46-43, recording their 36th win of the year, the most in
school history; and
WHEREAS, The Lipan basketball team also made an impressive
showing at tournaments across the state; for the second consecutive
year, the Indians won both their home tournament, the H. D. Howard
Classic, and the Tenaha Holiday Hoops Tournament, in which they
bested 18 other teams for the title, and they also took the
championship of the Marlin Classic tournament in Port Aransas; and
WHEREAS, Lipan players were recognized with numerous
individual honors at the district, regional, and state levels; the
list was highlighted by the Class 1A Player of the Year award that
was presented to senior Tate Phillips by the Texas Association of
Basketball Coaches, and he was joined on the TABC All-State Team by
juniors Ty Bryant, Santana Martinez, and Ty Phillips; and
WHEREAS, Succeeding with a true team effort, the Indians also
received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other
members of the roster: Tyler Rice, Hayden Richardson, Eric Miller,
Layton Sharp, William Westerhaus, Carter McFadden, Derrick Cook,
Bryce Shockley, and Brayden Jones; the players were ably guided by
head coach Brent Gaylor and assistant coaches Tony Phillips and
Steve Bryant; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring team that played with great skill and
determination, the Lipan Indians have earned the admiration of
their fellow students and their many community supporters, and they
may indeed reflect with great pride on their accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lipan High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 1A state championship and
extend to everyone associated with the team 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.