H.R. No. 1110
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team
closed out a historic campaign by winning the 2023 University
Interscholastic League 3A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Hitchcock began its journey to the title with an
impressive run in the regular season, winning the district crown
with a perfect record of 14-0 against league opponents; continuing
to excel in the playoffs, the Bulldogs dispatched Shepherd, Diboll,
Orangefield, Lorena, and New Waverly High Schools to earn the
school's fourth state tournament appearance; with a 69-36 blowout
victory against Hooks High School in the semifinals, the team
punched its ticket to the state finale for the first time since
2003; and
WHEREAS, On March 11, Hitchcock battled for the title against
Childress High School; the Bulldogs trailed early in the first
quarter but led 28-20 at halftime and stymied their foe's comeback
attempt in the third frame; holding a six-point advantage entering
the fourth quarter, the team erupted on offense, going on a 14-3 run
to seal the outcome; emerging triumphant by the final score of
68-45, the Bulldogs claimed the program's inaugural state
championship; and
WHEREAS, Hitchcock was led by Championship Game Most Valuable
Player Damien McDaniel, who was joined by Lloyd Jones III and Elijah
Sherwood on the 3A All-Tournament Team; the Bulldogs also received
valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members
of the roster: Isaac Garza, Kelshaun Johnson, Taron Elam, Bryce
Dorsey, Tahara Goins Jr., Kamari McNeal, Tyler Crear, Trevor
Gregory, and Jayden Saxton-Rivera; these determined
student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Christopher
Jordan-Foster and assistant coaches Rogers Davis and Lloyd Jones;
and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Hitchcock Bulldogs 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 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Hitchcock High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2023 UIL 3A state championship and
extend to the 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 Bulldogs as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1110 was adopted by the House on April
18, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House