86R16893 ST-D
By: Price H.R. No. 967
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Panhandle High
School distinguished itself by advancing to the 2A semifinals in
the 2019 University Interscholastic League Girls' Basketball State
Championships; and
WHEREAS, After compiling an outstanding record of 27 wins and
just 4 losses during the regular season, the Pantherettes embarked
on a thrilling postseason run in which they defeated the teams from
Boys Ranch, Vega, Stratford, and Christoval High Schools in the
first four rounds of play; squaring off against district rival
Wellington in the Region 1 championship game, Panhandle recorded a
decisive 53-35 victory and secured a spot in the state tournament
for the third time in four years; and
WHEREAS, The Pantherettes faced defending state champion
Martin's Mill High School in their semifinal contest at the
Alamodome in San Antonio on March 1; the Panhandle players gave
their all in a tough battle that featured two ties, but their
valiant rally in the second half ultimately fell short, and their
season come to an end in a 49-47 loss; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Rob Schmucker and
assistant coaches Sheena Schmucker and Mikel Tucker, the
Pantherettes were led by seniors Masyn Reining, Lainey Choate, and
Bree Baker, who took part in three state tournaments during their
high school careers and helped Panhandle with the title in 2017; the
team also received valuable contributions from the other members of
the roster: Kinley Graham, Bailey Walterscheid, Ella Satterwhite,
Mason Jones, Mackie Land, Halle Ford, Emmery Sides, Graci Veazey,
and Keeley Harding; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a combination of exceptional talent
and fierce determination, the Panhandle Pantherettes turned in an
unforgettable performance during the 2018-2019 season, and their
success is a source of great pride to their many supporters in the
local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Panhandle High School girls'
basketball team on advancing to the semifinals of the 2019 UIL state
tournament and commend the team's players, coaches, and staff on a
job well done; 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.