85R17614 RMA-D
By: White H.R. No. 960
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Silsbee High School boys' basketball team
reached the ultimate level of achievement by winning the University
Interscholastic League 4A state championship on March 11, 2017, at
the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, After collecting the district title with their
outstanding play in the regular season, the Tigers advanced through
the playoffs with victories against Huntington, Sour Lake
Hardin-Jefferson, Houston North Forest, Waco La Vega, Houston
Yates, and Argyle High Schools to set up a championship battle
against Brazosport High School of Freeport; and
WHEREAS, In the title contest, the Tigers trailed 39-36 at
halftime but went on a 33-point offensive frenzy in the third
quarter to take a 69-58 lead; they then held off Brazosport in the
final frame to capture the trophy by a final score of 89-83; the
triumph earned Silsbee High its first boys' basketball state crown
in school history and capped an unforgettable season in which the
squad compiled an impressive record of 33 wins and only 6 losses;
and
WHEREAS, The Tigers were led by sophomore guard Jordyn Adams,
who was named the championship game's Most Valuable Player after
tallying 26 points and 9 rebounds; he was joined on the
All-Tournament Team by fellow Silsbee standouts Braelon Bush, a
freshman guard, and Willie Jones, a senior forward; and
WHEREAS, The Silsbee High team also received valuable
contributions throughout the season from the other members of the
roster: Bruce Newton, Calvin Tyler, Michael McCain, Trajan Harris,
Adonis Thomas, Jadon Bass, Landyn Tyler, Chris Martin, Chris
Thomas, Decoby Jones, and Kalon Barnes; these determined athletes
were ably guided by head coach Joe Sigler and assistant coaches Ira
Brooks and James Collins; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring
commitment to excellence, and the Silsbee Tigers may take
justifiable pride in this noteworthy accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Silsbee High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 4A 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 Tigers as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.