SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 537
WHEREAS, The Shelbyville High School boys' basketball team
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2019 University
Interscholastic League 2A state championship on March 9 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Following a disappointing loss in the 2018 state
tournament semifinals, the Dragons came back with a vengeance
during the 2018-2019 campaign; they were undefeated in district
play and went on to dominate in the playoffs, defeating Gary,
Hull-Daisetta, Cushing, Lovelady, and Grapeland High Schools to
once again punch their ticket to the state tournament; in their
semifinal matchup, they overwhelmed Hearne by a score of 83-51,
setting the stage for a showdown with Gruver High for the
championship crown; and
WHEREAS, Though Gruver took the lead in the game's opening
minutes, Shelbyville took command with a 19-2 run later in the
first quarter and never looked back; the Dragons stayed true to
their reputation as an offensive powerhouse, leading by as many
as 24 points in the second half, and winning by a final tally of
67-48; the team rounded out an exceptional season with an overall
record of 39-3 and collected its first state championship since
1984; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Dragons
received valuable contributions throughout the year from each
member of the roster: Marcus Horton, L. D. Coleman, Kolby
Parker, Jay Buckley, A. J. Cartwright, Kaleb Campbell, Jekevian
Calhoun, Jordan Boykins, Kurtric Allen, Buddy McClelland, Cole
Ferguson, John Quintero, Jaylon Brinson, Colt Leach, Kel Wilson,
and Keyshawn McCollister; these dedicated athletes benefited
from the leadership of head coach David Schmitt and assistant
coaches Joe Boykins and Christopher Moore; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and an unwavering resolve to
give their very best, the members of the Shelbyville Dragons
basketball team have proven themselves the finest 2A team in the
Lone Star State, and they may indeed reflect with pride on a job
well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Shelbyville High School
boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 University
Interscholastic League 2A state championship and extend to all
those associated with the team sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 3, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate