H.R. No. 1879
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Texline High School
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2021 University
Interscholastic League 1A state championship on March 12 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating determination and skill throughout
the year, the Tornadoes posted an impressive regular season record
of 19 wins and four losses; Texline carried its momentum into the
playoffs, dispatching Amherst, Turkey Valley, Springlake-Earth,
Jayton, and Paducah High Schools to punch its ticket to the state
tournament; and
WHEREAS, Following a hard-fought 58-56 victory over Clyde
Eula High, the Tornadoes battled for the crown against Slidell High
School; in a closely contested thriller, Texline enjoyed a
two-point lead at halftime before pulling away in the third quarter
to go up 44-32; Slidell staged a late rally and held the lead
several times in the closing minutes, but a clutch three-point shot
from William Luther with 12 seconds remaining gave the Tornadoes a
54-53 triumph; the team collected the school's second boys'
basketball state title, having previously hoisted the trophy in
2015; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Luther was named the championship game Most
Valuable Player after finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3
steals, 3 assists, and 3 blocks; he was joined on the All-Tournament
team by Elias Espino and Stratton Potter; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Tornadoes
also received valuable contributions over the course of the season
from the other members of the roster: Colton Luther, Noel Lozano,
Angel Herrera, Hayden Drumm, Eduard Martinez, Samuel Montes, Luke
Spielman, and Landon Sneller; these determined student-athletes
were ably guided by head coach Coby Beckner and assistant coaches
Travis Stump and Ross Perschbacher, and the players also received
valuable support from managers Jimmy Fernandez, Kaleb Whitney, and
Joe Clay; and
WHEREAS, In proving themselves one of the finest basketball
teams in the Lone Star State in 2021, the Texline Tornadoes have
become a source of great pride to their many supporters in the local
community, and the players will forever treasure their memories of
this admirable achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texline High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 1A 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 Tornadoes as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Smithee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1879 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House