85S10543 JCD-D
By: Ashby H.R. No. 22
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Groveton High School baseball team enjoyed a
memorable 2016-2017 season, advancing all the way to the Class 2A
semifinal round of the University Interscholastic League state
tournament; and
WHEREAS, After going undefeated in district play, the Indians
continued their impressive winning streak in the postseason,
overcoming teams from Normangee, Joaquin, Lovelady, and Simms Bowie
High Schools to reach the regional finals against Woden; after
dropping the first game of the series, the Groveton ball club
rallied and secured back-to-back victories to earn a berth in the
state tournament for the first time in the school's history; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against the squad from Big Sandy High
School in the semifinal game at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, the
Indians gave a valiant effort but ultimately fell short, concluding
the season with an outstanding record of 31 wins and just 4 losses;
and
WHEREAS, Groveton's achievements were the result of a true
team effort, and the Indians received valuable contributions
throughout the year from each member of the roster: Chance Coker,
Tanner Ebarb, Cade Steubing, Anthony Chavez, Ryan Luna, Caleb
Yarbrough, Saul Chavez, Chance Hart, Jacob Scroggins, Zack
Anderson, Spencer Pope, Cody Fairchild, Glenn Thornton, Haden
Terry, Blake Hollis, Braxton Terry, and Trey Hance; the players
were ably guided by head coach Wayne Williams and assistant coach
Richard Steubing; and
WHEREAS, The talented student-athletes of the Groveton High
baseball team have demonstrated hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and they are a source of tremendous pride
and inspiration to their classmates and their many supporters in
the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Groveton
High School baseball team on its success during the 2016-2017
season and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere
best wishes for the future; 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.