85R10007 JCD-D
By: Morrison H.R. No. 806
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 2016 University Interscholastic League 2A
Division 1 state football championship belongs to Refugio High
School after its team's victory in the title game on December 15 at
AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Appearing in their third state final in the past
four years, the Bobcats matched up against Crawford High School in
what proved to be a dramatic showdown; the score remained close
throughout the game, and the teams were tied 20-20 as the game
dwindled to its final minutes; in a clutch performance, Refugio
drove from its own 25 to the opponents' one yard line, and with just
eight seconds left on the clock, Diego Gonzales booted an 18-yard
field goal that secured the trophy with a 23-20 win; and
WHEREAS, Refugio's triumphant 2016 campaign included five
shutouts in the regular season, with nine overall wins and only a
single loss; in the playoffs, the team's combination of stout
defense and powerful offense dominated opponents from La Villa,
Junction, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco, Mason, and Centerville High
Schools en route to the championship contest; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of head coach Jason Herring, the
Bobcats received essential contributions throughout the year from
each member of the roster as they proved themselves one of the
finest teams in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, The Refugio High School football players
demonstrated admirable skill and determination in winning the state
title, and these talented student-athletes 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 Refugio High School football
team on winning the 2016 UIL 2A Division 1 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.