H.C.R. No. 59
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Brazoswood High School boys' and girls' water
polo players turned in exceptional performances at the 2022
University Interscholastic League Water Polo State Tournament,
held on October 29 in San Antonio, earning a place among the state's
elite teams in the sport's first year of UIL competition; and
WHEREAS, The Brazoswood boys' team claimed the District 12-6A
title and then continued to excel with a series of wins during the
postseason; in the regional finals, the Buccaneers notched a 15-13
victory over Dawson High School to advance to the state tournament;
the team faced off against Southlake Carroll High in the 6A
semifinals and recorded a dramatic 16-14 win; that set the stage for
a showdown with Boerne Champion High in the finals, with Brazoswood
emerging triumphant by the decisive score of 19-10 to take the
inaugural 6A title; and
WHEREAS, The district champion Brazoswood girls were also
unstoppable on the road to the state tournament and dispatched
Cypress Ranch 13-7 in the regional final to punch their ticket to
San Antonio; there, the Buccaneers bested Northside Brandeis High
15-4 to reach the finals, and they ultimately finished as runner-up
after a hard-fought loss to Richmond Foster High School; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Sury paced the Brazoswood boys as the
championship match Most Valuable Player, and Mason Potter and
Jayden Arana joined him on the All-Tournament Team; the Buccaneers
also received vital contributions from the other members of the
roster: Ethan Lower, Braylon Ponzi, Sean Brown, Luke Mixon, Jack
Lower, Brady James, Landon Castor, Jackson Cobb, Zeyad Chouai,
Kasen Corn, Collin Pyeatt, Hayden Donley, Michael Johnson, Ben
Gonzalez, and Nathan Napoli; and
WHEREAS, The Brazoswood girls were led by All-Tournament Team
selections Gigi Lower and Mallory Kesler and benefited from the
determined efforts of the other Buccaneers: Minnie Tran, Jaycie
Fort, Sarah Gambrel, Sarah Mitterling, Maria Afonso, Sidney Slater,
Emma Meservy, Alex Sparkman, Allie Jones, Victoria Martin, Kendall
Dane, Michelle Ebey, Mallory Varga, Anna Reuschle, and Hannah
Poore-Pekar; these talented student-athletes were guided by head
coach Robert Brown and assistant coach Kiel Haner; and
WHEREAS, The Brazoswood water polo teams are a source of
great pride to their community, and it is indeed a pleasure to join
in recognizing their achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Brazoswood High School boys' and girls'
water polo teams on their exceptional performances at the 2022 UIL
Water Polo State Tournament and extend to the Buccaneers sincere
best wishes for continued success; 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 and Senate.
Vasut
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 59 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 59 was adopted by the Senate on
March 21, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor