86R24014 CW-D
By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 1172
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Timberview High School boys' basketball team
once again proved itself one of the finest in Texas when it claimed
the 2019 University Interscholastic League 5A state championship on
March 9 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, After opening the year with 19 consecutive wins, the
Wolves went on to secure the District 5 title with their superb play
in the regular season; Timberview continued to excel throughout the
playoffs, defeating Fort Worth Arlington Heights, Little Elm,
Lewisville The Colony, Lubbock Monterey, and Northwest High Schools
to earn its third trip to the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, The Wolves dominated Manor 79-55 in the semifinals,
setting up a championship showdown against San Antonio Wagner High
School; determined to avenge a two-point regular-season loss to the
Thunderbirds, Timberview raced out to a 47-33 halftime advantage;
the Wolves quelled Wagner's fourth-quarter comeback, emerging
triumphant by the final score of 77-64 to capture their second 5A
state crown in the past three years; closing out the season with
another 19-game winning streak, Timberview compiled an impressive
overall record of 38 victories and only 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, Timberview was paced in the title game by the
24-point performance of Most Valuable Player C. J. Smith, and he was
joined on the 5A All-Tournament Team by Trazarien White and Rodrigo
Soares; the Wolves also received valuable contributions throughout
the 2018-2019 campaign from the other members of the roster:
Marquiss Childs, Samir Dhalle, Braeden Jordan, Davontae McKinney,
Jacob Owens, Ahmad Richardson, Dwaylen Russell, Stacy Sneed,
Tristan Starks, Raam Stevenson, Cameron Taylor, and Jared
Washington; these determined athletes were ably guided by head
coach Duane Gregory and assistant coaches Keith Howell, Byron
McCollum, and Matthew Workman; 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 Timberview High
School basketball team will treasure the memory of this
accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Timberview High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 5A state championship 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 Wolves as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.