86R20235 GM-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 954
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Muenster High School football team reached the
pinnacle of success by capturing the 2017 University
Interscholastic League 2A Division 2 state championship on December
21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, En route to a perfect 16-0 record, the Hornets
bested all of their league opponents to claim the District 8-2A
crown; they went on to excel in postseason battles against
Petrolia, Iraan, Munday, and Albany High Schools before punching
their ticket to the state championship game with a 31-28 victory
over Wellington High School in the semifinals; and
WHEREAS, Matching up against the previously unbeaten squad
from Tenaha High School in the finale, Muenster got off to a strong
start, but Tenaha closed the gap and took the lead early in the
second half; with the trophy on the line, the Hornets turned the
tide with an explosive third quarter in which they scored a total of
17 points to clinch the school's first state title with a 27-20 win;
and
WHEREAS, Muenster's success was the result of a true team
effort, with each member of the roster providing valuable
contributions over the course of the season; these determined
athletes drew on the expertise and inspirational leadership of head
coach Brady Carney and assistant coaches Jeff Presnall, Jeff
Smiley, Mark Stevens, and Josh Wheeler; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Muenster Hornets football team
demonstrated admirable skill and dedication in winning the state
championship and attaining a flawless record against top
competition, and they will forever treasure the memory of this
outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Muenster High School football
team on winning the 2017 UIL 2A Division 2 state championship and
extend to all those associated with the squad 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.