H.R. No. 2102
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Both the boys' and girls' wrestling teams from
Randall High School in Amarillo reached the pinnacle of success by
sweeping the 5A titles at the 2021 University Interscholastic
League Wrestling State Tournament, held on April 23 in Cypress; and
WHEREAS, After clinching the district and regional crowns,
the members of the boys' team dominated the field at the state
tournament to capture their third consecutive championship; the
Raiders collected four individual gold medals, with state titles
being claimed by Ashton Bennert at 106 pounds, Andres Mendoza at 126
pounds, Jared Gallegos at 145 pounds, and Branson Britten at 182
pounds; Mr. Britten closed out the year with a perfect 29-0 record
and earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at both the regional and
state tournaments; and
WHEREAS, Also contributing to the impressive showing by the
Randall boys' team was Aidan Medina, who captured the silver medal
at 120 pounds, Kale Farrington, the silver medal winner at 170
pounds, and Patrick Perea, who earned the bronze medal at 152
pounds; in addition, Jesse Perea finished fourth at 132 pounds,
Malaiki Owens was fifth at 160 pounds, and Nathan Guzman competed at
195 pounds; and
WHEREAS, En route to their first state championship, the Lady
Raiders were led by three medal winners; both Avery Stout in the
95-pound division and Jaryn Ortegon in the 102-pound weight class
became gold-medal-winning state champions; in the 110-pound
division, Avery Martinez earned the silver medal; and
WHEREAS, Both teams also received valuable contributions
from the other members of their rosters; the boys' squad includes
Armondo Mendoza, Steven Rodriguez, Conner Bolton, Kyler Carlson,
Kellus Kiser, Logan McHam, Elijah Pena, Ethan Mendoza, Antonio
Mendoza, Parker Peterson, Jameson Hudgens, Jonathan Catandig,
Kaden Juarez, Ethan Purdy, Jarret Diggs, Adam Teague, Logan McDow,
Kordon Newton, Macklin Houser, Carson Barklay, Issac Donahue, Tate
Tiffin, Ace Giesbrecht, Trey Gallow, Broderick Massengill,
Johnathan Elliot, Kason Hamilton, Jacob Balila, Javien Beavers,
Julian Arias, and Achilles Guadarrama; the girls' squad includes
Sierra Back, Anaya Bela, Aaliyah Bravo, Aubreyanna Chavarria,
Keygan Grubb, Kennedy Juarez, Alexis Lucero, Gracie Martinez,
Micaela Martinez, Elena Munoz, Elizabeth Munoz, Kayla Page,
Samantha Ramirez, J'Nessa Reynoso, and Zoe Velasquez; and
WHEREAS, These determined student-athletes were ably guided
by head coach David Quirino Jr., who was named Coach of the Year at
the regional and state tournaments and whose success with the
Randall teams follows his own achievements in the sport, which were
highlighted by a flawless 29-0 record in 1990; the teams also
benefited from the contributions of assistant coaches Randy Scott,
Mark Fortner, and Luis Canales, as well as managers Aubrey Osage,
David Quirino III, Kara Castro, and Caroline Crocker-Kozar; and
WHEREAS, The Raider and Lady Raider wrestlers have excelled
through skill, hard work, and an enduring commitment to excellence,
and they are a source of tremendous pride to their classmates and
their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Randall High School boys' and
girls' wrestling teams on winning 5A titles at the 2021 UIL
Wrestling State Tournament and extend to the athletes, coaches, and
staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Smithee
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2102 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House