85R9295 JCD-D
By: Phelan H.R. No. 651
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The West Orange-Stark High School football team once
again proved itself one of the finest in Texas by capturing the
University Interscholastic League 4A Division 2 state championship
on December 16, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, En route to their second consecutive state title and
a perfect 16-0 record, the Mustangs dominated their opponents
throughout regular season play, recording seven shutouts and giving
up a total of just 30 points; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional team marched through the playoffs
with decisive victories over Cleveland Tarkington, Waco Robinson,
Bellville, Giddings, and Geronimo Navarro High Schools to secure a
spot in the finale against Sweetwater; and
WHEREAS, Trailing by six points early in the championship
game, the Mustangs rallied to score a touchdown late in the second
quarter, giving them a 7-6 lead going into halftime; the team's
stout defense kept Sweetwater in check in the second half while the
offense tallied two more touchdowns and a field goal to cap off a
commanding 24-6 win; and
WHEREAS, Under the inspiring leadership of head coach Cornel
Thompson, the Mustangs received valuable contributions throughout
the season from all of the student-athletes on the roster, making
their achievements a true team effort; and
WHEREAS, With their remarkable performance in 2016, the West
Orange-Stark football team has furthered the school's tradition of
gridiron excellence, and the players will treasure the memory of
this accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the West Orange-Stark High School
football team on winning the 2016 UIL 4A Division 2 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.