SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 217
WHEREAS, The Strawn High School football team reached the
pinnacle of success for the second consecutive season by winning
the 2018 1A Six-Man Division 2 state championship on December 19
at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, After claiming the District 10 title with a strong
showing in the regular season, the Greyhounds marched through the
postseason in dominant fashion; the team won each of its first
four playoff games by 45 points or more, defeating Gold-Burg,
Walnut Springs, Iredell, and Oakwood High Schools to earn a spot
in the title contest against Follett High; and
WHEREAS, In a game that was notable for featuring the
first-ever use of instant replay in state championship
competition, the Strawn players again overwhelmed their opponent;
Offensive Most Valuable Player Carlos Villanueva rushed for three
touchdowns while Defensive Most Valuable Player Tanner Hodgkins
recorded two sacks as the Greyhounds won 48-0 after the mercy rule
was invoked following just one half of play; and
WHEREAS, The triumph marked the first time in school
history that Strawn has collected back-to-back state crowns, and
it represented the Greyhounds' fourth state title overall, each
of which has come under the guidance of head coach Dewaine Lee;
the team finished the 2018 campaign with an outstanding record of
13 wins and just 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, In winning consecutive state championships, the
Greyhounds of Strawn High School have earned a place among the
elite teams in Texas six-man high school football, and the
players will forever treasure their memories of this notable
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Strawn High School football
team on winning the 2018 University Interscholastic League 1A
Six-Man Division 2 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 Senate.
Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate