85R30682 JCD-D
By: Roberts H.R. No. 2244
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cypress Falls High School boys' basketball team
reached the pinnacle of success by claiming the 2017 University
Interscholastic League 6A state championship on March 11 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The Golden Eagles compiled a stellar overall record
of 35 wins and just 3 losses, capping off the year with a 25-game
winning streak and taking home the first boys' basketball
championship in the school's history; during their impressive
postseason run, these determined athletes bested teams from Houston
Lamar and Fort Bend Travis High Schools before defeating the Sam
Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center and Humble Atascocita
and Fort Bend Bush High Schools to secure a spot in the state
tournament; and
WHEREAS, After winning their semifinal match against Dallas
Skyline High in triple overtime, the Eagles faced off against the
squad from San Antonio Wagner High School in the finale; in that
game, they rallied back from a deficit at the half and combined an
aggressive defense with clutch free-throw shooting to clinch the
state crown with a 63-57 win; and
WHEREAS, Pacing Cypress Falls in the title contest were
juniors Nigel Hawkins, who tallied 18 points and was named the
game's Most Valuable Player, and Trajan Wesley, who led all scorers
with 20 points; the team also received valuable contributions
throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Cameron
Adams, Andrew Nguyen, Anthony Dross, Zach Stephenson, Kendall
Scott, Rayshawn House, Maitlond Wanza, Deshang Weaver, and Justin
Skopal; the players were guided by head coach Richard Flores and
assistant coaches Matt Symmank, Mick Hoffman, Kevin Suddendorf, and
Chad Allen, and they received additional support from manager
Thomas Burns, student trainers Kyle Partin and Al Leah Freeman, and
head athletic trainers Erik Thompson and Courtnee Marin; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Golden Eagles of Cypress Falls
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 Cypress Falls High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 6A state championship and
extend to all those 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.