H.R. No. 1319
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Hidalgo Early College High School boys' soccer
team closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 2023
University Interscholastic League 4A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing during the regular
season, the Pirates continued to excel in the playoffs, besting
Rockport-Fulton, Progreso, Jubilee-Brownsville, and Austin Achieve
High Schools to reach the regional final; there, Hidalgo defeated
two-time defending state champion Boerne High to punch its ticket
to the state tournament in Georgetown; in the semifinals, the team
posted a 1-0 win over San Elizario and advanced to the state final;
and
WHEREAS, On April 14, Hidalgo battled Palestine High School
for the 4A crown at Birkelbach Field; the Pirates took command
early, racking up three goals midway through the first half and
relying on their stingy defense to seal the outcome; emerging
triumphant by the final score of 3-0, the Hidalgo players hoisted
the state championship trophy for the second time in program
history, adding to the title the school won in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Hidalgo was led by Reynaldo Cantu, the Championship
Game Most Valuable Player, who joined Ailton Cardenas, Gabriel
Ordonez, and Joaquin Rosales on the 4A All-Tournament Team; the
Pirates also received valuable contributions during the season from
the other members of the roster: Sergio Castaneda, Michael Banda,
Anthony Nava, Sebastian Yanez, Erick Montoya, Matthew Reyes,
Reynaldo Trevino, Ezekiel Gracia, Edson Montoya, Alfonso
Velazquez, Moises Moya, Angel Gonzalez, Santiago Hernandez, Caleb
Hosanna, Alan Espinoza, Pablo Almieda, Angel Rodriguez, Abiel
Guerrero, and Franco Macias; these talented student-athletes were
ably directed by head coach Esteban Alegria and assistant coaches
Guadalupe Amaya, Juan Barron, and David Slovak; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Hidalgo Pirates 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 Hidalgo Early College High
School boys' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 4A 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 Pirates as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1319 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House