SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 638
WHEREAS, The Duncanville High School girls' basketball
team again reached the pinnacle of success by winning the
University Interscholastic League 6A state championship on
March 4, 2017, at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, During their thrilling postseason run, the
Pantherettes dispatched teams from Shoemaker, Plano West Senior,
DeSoto, Keller, South Grand Prairie, and Converse Judson High
Schools to set up a championship battle against Cypress Ranch
High; and
WHEREAS, In the title contest, the Pantherettes came
roaring back from a first-quarter deficit to enter halftime with
a 33-31 edge; never trailing again, Duncanville went on to clinch
the trophy by a final score of 76-65; the triumph marked the
team's second consecutive state crown and the 10th girls'
basketball title in school history and capped an unforgettable
season in which the squad compiled an impressive record of 39
wins and just two losses; and
WHEREAS, Pacing the group was junior guard-forward
Zarielle Green, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player
after tallying 25 points and seven rebounds; Zarielle was joined
on the All-Tournament team by fellow Duncanville standouts Starr
Jacobs, a junior forward-center, and Aniya Thomas, a junior
guard; throughout the season, the Pantherettes also received
valuable contributions from the other members of the roster:
Nina Alvarez, Angel Flowers, Aakilah Caldwell, Tae Davis,
LaMoyah Lott, Tiara Franklin, Hannah Gusters, Krislyn Marsh, and
Lauryn Bowie; they were ably guided by head coach Cathy
Self-Morgan, who notched her 1,100th career victory with the
title win, and assistant coaches Destiny Castillo, Stephanie
Cooper, Teranie Thomas, and Thomas Webber; and
WHEREAS, In winning back-to-back state titles, the
Duncanville Pantherettes have earned a place among the elite
teams in Texas high school basketball, and this outstanding
accomplishment will be a source of community pride for many years
to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Duncanville High School
girls' basketball team on winning the 2017 University
Interscholastic League 6A state championship and extend to the
team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate