86R8654 CW-D
By: King of Parker H.R. No. 244
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Aledo High School football team once again
proved itself one of the finest in Texas when it claimed the 2018
University Interscholastic League 5A Division 2 state championship
on December 21; and
WHEREAS, Ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, the Bearcats went
undefeated in the regular season and won the District 5 title; the
team maintained its momentum throughout the playoffs, defeating
Dallas Seagoville, Lucas Lovejoy, Dallas South Oak Cliff, Frisco
Reedy, and Wichita Falls Rider High Schools to earn the school's
10th trip to the state finale; and
WHEREAS, Competing in front of a crowd of more than 26,000
fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Aledo matched up against Fort
Bend Marshall High School in a battle of unbeaten teams; taking
command of the game with a strong running attack, the Bearcats never
trailed, and their relentless defense notched three sacks and a
fumble recovery while largely holding Marshall in check; triumphing
by a final score of 55-19, Aledo hoisted the championship trophy for
the seventh time in the past 10 years and tied a UIL record by
collecting the school's eighth state title overall; and
WHEREAS, The Bearcats were led by Jase McClellan, who was
named Offensive Most Valuable Player after rushing for three
touchdowns and adding a scoring reception; on the other side of the
ball, Defensive MVP Wyatt Harris collected six tackles; ably guided
by head coach Steve Wood and his assistants, Aledo received
valuable contributions from each member of the roster over the
course of the 2018 campaign; and
WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning eight
state championships, the Aledo Bearcats have distinguished
themselves as a gridiron powerhouse, and all those associated with
the team may reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Aledo High School football team
on winning the 2018 UIL 5A Division 2 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.