H.R. No. 1241
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Grandview High School football team closed out
an unforgettable year in triumphant fashion by winning the 2018
University Interscholastic League 3A Division 1 state championship
on December 20; and
WHEREAS, Following a stellar performance in the regular
season, the Zebras dispatched playoff opponents Rockdale,
Woodville, Franklin, and Winnie East Chambers High Schools to reach
the state semifinals; there, Grandview earned its first trip to the
state title game with a 28-14 win over Yoakum High School; and
WHEREAS, Competing in front of more than 18,000 fans at AT&T
Stadium in Arlington, Grandview faced the team from Malakoff High
School, which it had defeated earlier in the season; the Zebras held
a 21-14 halftime advantage and snapped a 21-21 deadlock in the third
quarter with a dramatic touchdown scoring drive that included
daunting 4th-and-2 and 3rd-and-12 conversions; Grandview then
cranked up the defensive pressure to protect its lead and added an
insurance touchdown with 23 seconds remaining; prevailing by the
final score of 35-21, the Zebras celebrated the first state crown in
the school's history and closed out the season with an impressive
record of 14 wins and only 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, Leading the Grandview attack was Dane Jentsch, who
collected both Offensive and Defensive Most Valuable Player honors
after accounting for 260 total yards, 4 touchdowns, and 9 tackles in
the state finale; moreover, Mr. Jentsch was both an Offensive and
Defensive Honorable Mention pick on the Associated Press Sports
Editors 3A All-State Team; Jake Bons made the APSE second team, and
Cole Cannon and Michael Lehnhardt garnered Honorable Mention
recognition; excelling through teamwork, the Zebras also received
valuable contributions from the other members of the roster over
the course of the 2018 campaign; and
WHEREAS, The Grandview athletes were ably guided by head
coach Brad Davis, who announced his retirement from a 34-year
career following the season; Coach Davis led the Zebras to a state
title and a remarkable record of 26-4 in his two seasons at the
program's helm; additional support was provided by assistant
coaches Paige Burelsmith, Ryan Ebner, Thomas Fulenwider, Chris
Hill, Todd Jarrell, John Jay, Clint Jentsch, Jesse Jones, and Joel
Moore; and
WHEREAS, Through countless hours of hard work and an
unwavering commitment to excellence, the Grandview Zebras proved
themselves one of the top teams in Texas high school football in
2018, and they are a source of great pride to their school and
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Grandview High School football
team on winning the 2018 UIL 3A Division 1 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Burns
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1241 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House