H.R. No. 620
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lipan High School girls' basketball team
furthered its legacy of excellence by winning the 2021 University
Interscholastic League 2A state championship on March 11 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Competing for the first time at the 2A level, Lipan
began its journey to the title with an impressive run in the regular
season, recording a 23-3 record and claiming the district title;
continuing to dominate in the playoffs, the Lady Indians dispatched
Itasca, Anson, Stamford, and Alvord High Schools to reach the
regional final; there, a hard-fought win over Muenster High earned
Lipan its ninth trip to the state tournament; the team then defeated
Panhandle High 35-30 in the semifinals to punch its ticket to the
state finale; and
WHEREAS, Determined to reverse the heartbreak of 2020, when
their title bid fell short in the 1A championship game, the Lady
Indians battled for the crown against Martin's Mill High School; in
a closely contested thriller, Lipan ignited its fast-break offense
to go up 29-19 at halftime; the Lady Indians held off a late rally
from their opponent and triumphed by the final score of 44-39 to
celebrate the school's second girls' basketball state title; and
WHEREAS, Championship game Most Valuable Player Chelsea Lott
led Lipan with 18 points, and she joined Taylor Branson and Maggie
Peacock on the 2A All-Tournament Team; the Lady Indians also
received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other
members of the roster: Marti Seymour, Lili Cogdill, Kaylee Little,
Lynsey Little, Madison Harrison, Taylor Clark, Olivia Benitez, Kloe
Pasket, Ashlyn Clark, Ellie Peacock, and Trinity Benitez; these
talented student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Amber
Branson and assistant coaches Misty Little and Aaron Callaway; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Lipan Lady Indians will treasure
the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lipan High School girls'
basketball team on winning the 2021 University Interscholastic
League 2A 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 Lady Indians as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rogers
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 620 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House