85R22101 RMA-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 1416
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Our Lady of the Hills
Regional Catholic High School in Kerrville reached the ultimate
level of achievement by winning the Texas Association of Private
and Parochial Schools 3A state championship on March 3, 2017, in
Abilene; and
WHEREAS, After an outstanding regular season in which they
went undefeated in district play, the Hawks marched through the
playoffs with victories against Bryan Brazos Christian School,
Temple Central Texas Christian School, and Beaumont Legacy
Christian Academy to advance to the finals against Yavneh Academy
of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, In the nail-biter title contest, the Hawks were
evenly matched throughout regulation, but they went on to clinch
the trophy in double overtime by a final score of 46-39; with the
triumph, the squad captured the first team championship in school
history and the first for the city of Kerrville since 1970; and
WHEREAS, The Hawks excelled all season long through a true
team effort, receiving valuable contributions from each member of
the roster: Chandlin Hale, James Westfall, William Westfall, Luke
Schultz, Hardy Cai, Travis Reeh, Yiqian Cai, Hunter Taylor, Jack
Groff, Triston Schubert, and Jonathan Cummings; these talented
athletes benefited from the skillful guidance of head coach Chris
Ramirez; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Hawks of Our Lady of the Hills
High School will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the
rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' basketball team of Our
Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School on winning the
2016-2017 TAPPS 3A state championship and extend to the squad'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 Hawks as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.