86R8665 SME-D
By: King of Parker H.R. No. 243
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The football team from Trinity Christian Academy in
Willow Park reached the pinnacle of success by winning the Texas
Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III state
championship on December 7, 2018, at Panther Stadium in Hewitt; and
WHEREAS, In only its third year of competition as an 11-man
team, the TCA squad enjoyed a historic season as it went unbeaten in
district play and then claimed playoff victories over Covenant
Christian Academy, Pantego Christian Academy, and Coram Deo
Academy; that set the stage for a showdown with Geneva School of
Boerne in the state finals; and
WHEREAS, The title game proved to be a defensive struggle,
with few points being scored; trailing 14-3 at halftime, TCA
battled back in the fourth quarter, tallying two touchdowns to
secure a thrilling 15-14 victory; the team brought home the first
11-man state football trophy in program history and finished the
season with an overall record of 11 wins and 3 losses; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of head coach Joe Hamstra, the
Eagles received essential contributions from each member of the
roster as they earned a place among the top teams in the Lone Star
State; and
WHEREAS, The Trinity Christian Academy football players
demonstrated admirable skill and determination in becoming state
champions, and these talented student-athletes will treasure the
memory of this accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Trinity Christian Academy
football team on winning the 2018 TAPPS Division III 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.