H.R. No. 1051
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Gruver High School boys' basketball team enjoyed
an outstanding 2018-2019 season, advancing all the way to the
University Interscholastic League 2A state championship game on
March 9 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, After claiming the District 1-2A crown, the
Greyhounds reeled off consecutive playoff victories over
Panhandle, Floydada, Wheeler, and Sundown High Schools; in the
regional final, Gruver overwhelmed Wellington by a score of 44-26,
earning a place in the state tournament for the first time since
2010; and
WHEREAS, Taking the court for their semifinal showdown
against Martin's Mill High School, the Greyhounds continued their
dominant play; the team took command of the game by building a
12-point advantage in the first quarter and went on to record a
55-42 win and advance to the 2A final; the Gruver players made a
strong showing in the championship contest against Shelbyville but
ultimately fell short to bring their season to a close with a final
record of 18 wins and just 5 losses; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Greyhounds
received valuable contributions throughout the year from each
member of the roster: Jalin Conyers, Hunter Haynes, Connor Haynes,
Keegan Kelp, Keegan Callaway, Jaedon Seagler, Creed Spivey, Ricky
Gavirio, Creed Callaway, Carter Armes, Orlando Hernandez, Matthew
Felderhoff, and Justin Millsap; these determined players were ably
guided by head coach Andrew Brockman and assistant coaches Keith
Mauldin, Chris Bird, and James Whitt; and
WHEREAS, The talented student-athletes of the Gruver High
basketball team distinguished themselves through their hard work
and unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a source of
great pride to their classmates and their many supporters in the
local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Gruver High School boys'
basketball team on a successful 2018-2019 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 Greyhounds as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1051 was adopted by the House on April
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House