86R7897 CW-D
By: Wray H.R. No. 182
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Ovilla Christian School volleyball team reached
the pinnacle of success by winning the 2018 Texas Association of
Private and Parochial Schools 2A state championship on November 9
at Midway High School in Waco; and
WHEREAS, Following an impressive regular season during which
they didn't drop a single set in their eight district matches, the
Lady Eagles dispatched playoff opponents Abilene Christian School
and Plano Coram Deo Academy to advance to the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, After defeating Lubbock All Saints Episcopal School
in the semifinals, Ovilla Christian faced off against Austin
Waldorf School in the title match; the Lady Eagles got off to a fast
start but trailed 2-1 entering the pivotal fourth game, in which a
loss would dash their championship dreams; demonstrating the gutsy
determination that had sustained them all season, the Ovilla
Christian players forced a fifth and deciding set with a thrilling
two-point decision; they went on to triumph 15-12 in the final game,
capturing the first TAPPS state crown in program history to close
out an exceptional year; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles' outstanding performance in 2018 was
led by Molly Echard, Tessa Henry, and Audrey Nunes, who were
first-team All-State and All-Tournament selections, and Faith
Reynolds, who also made the All-Tournament squad; ably guided by
head coach Robin Johnson and her assistant, Lindsey Flores, Ovilla
Christian additionally received vital contributions throughout the
season from the other members of the roster: Jenesis Bowens,
Delaney Case, Sophia Misemer, Trinity Morales, Ava Rose, Summer
Stephens, and Ashton Wells; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and these talented student-athletes 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 Ovilla Christian School
volleyball team on winning the 2018 TAPPS 2A state championship and
extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best
wishes for continued success; 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.