86R10283 ST-D
By: J. Johnson of Dallas H.R. No. 725
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' cross-country team of Coppell High School
proved itself the finest 6A squad in Texas by winning the 2018
University Interscholastic League state championship; and
WHEREAS, After bringing home the Region 2 title in October,
the Cowgirls went on to compete against the other top high school
contenders at the state meet, held at Old Settlers Park in Round
Rock on November 3; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Nick Benton, the
Coppell runners claimed the first cross-country state crown in the
school's history by tallying a total of 79 points; the contingent
was led by Chloe Hassman, whose time of 18 minutes, 10.10 seconds,
earned her 26th place overall; she was followed in 31st place by
Rowan Hassman at 18:16.10; the other athletes contributing to the
team's victory were Shelby Spoor, who clocked in at 18:17.60,
Natalie Fleming, who finished in 18:22.70, Maddie Hulcy, who
crossed the line in 18:25.30, Rebecca Centeno, who recorded a time
of 19:55.60, and Morgan Colon, who completed the course in
20:37.70; and
WHEREAS, Through their triumphant performance in the state's
premier showcase for high school cross-country runners, these
dedicated athletes ably represented their school and community, and
they may indeed reflect with pride on this notable accomplishment;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Coppell High School girls'
cross-country team on winning the 2018 UIL 6A state championship
and extend to the team's runners, 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.