SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 675
WHEREAS, The Kilgore High School boys' soccer team reached
the pinnacle of success by claiming the 2017 University
Interscholastic League 4A state championship on April 14 at
Birkelbach Field in Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, The championship victory closed out an
unforgettable season in which the Bulldogs compiled an overall
record of 21 wins, 5 losses, and 2 ties; after a strong showing in
regular season play, the team carried its momentum into the
playoffs, besting Mineola, Texarkana, Pleasant Grove, and
Palestine High Schools in the opening rounds; a 6-2 triumph over
Dallas A+ Academy took Kilgore to the regional finals, where the
squad defeated Carrollton Ranchview to earn a third consecutive
berth in the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Following a dominant 4-0 shutout over Booker T.
Washington High School in the semifinal round, the Bulldogs faced
off against Bridgeport High School in the finals; although
Kilgore took an early lead in the hard-fought title match, the
two teams entered halftime tied at 2-2; a series of near misses
kept the score even throughout the second half and into overtime,
forcing a penalty-kick shootout in which the Bulldogs outscored
Bridgeport four goals to two, securing a 3-2 victory and the
state crown; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, Kilgore
received valuable contributions throughout the season from each
member of the roster: Jose Arrendondo, Raul Cedillo, Jordi
Contreras, Yonaton Contreras, Brandon Espinoza, David Garcia,
Jesus Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Jovany Gonzalez, Jackson Hatcher,
Diego Huerta, Kaleb Jett, Tucker Konczak, Wanya McIntyre, Mateo
Meraz, Daniel Sifford, Elian Torres, Jaime Veloz, and Noe
Zavaleta; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by
head coach Austin Walker and assistant coach Mark Roskos, and the
team also benefited from the contributions of manager Carlos
Godoy, athletic trainer Darrell Ganus, student trainer Brandon
Mayers, and videographer Josue Reyes; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the Kilgore High
School boys' soccer team will treasure the memory of this
accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Kilgore High School boys'
soccer team on winning the 2017 University Interscholastic
League 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2017.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate