H.R. No. 1320
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Georgetown High School girls' soccer team
enjoyed exceptional success in 2023, capping the year with a
coveted berth in the University Interscholastic League Soccer State
Championships; and
WHEREAS, Following an undefeated regular-season run during
which they won the district title, the Lady Eagles continued to
excel in the playoffs; they opened with an 8-0 blowout against
Northeast Early College High School and followed with victories
over Lake Belton, Magnolia, and Barbers Hill; and
WHEREAS, In the regional final, the Lady Eagles met Belton
High School in a dramatic showdown that remained deadlocked 1-1
through two overtime periods; Georgetown emerged triumphant by a
7-6 count in the shootout to claim its first regional championship
and its inaugural trip to the state final four; in the 5A
semifinals, the Lady Eagles faced off against Frisco High School;
though Georgetown's season came to an end in a hard-fought loss, the
players established a new standard of excellence by reaching the
state tournament and by setting school records for the most
victories in a season, with 25, and the most goals scored, with 104;
and
WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles were paced by Addie Russu, who set a
single-season mark with 27 goals, and by Mycah Morrow, who tallied a
record 20 assists; Georgetown also received valuable contributions
from the other members of the roster: Mckenna Villarreal, Neliaj
Deleon, Valeria Fernandez, Avery Linck, Anna Bruchmiller, Galilea
Martinez, Ambrey Heath, Kate Cowley, Emma Dean, Emma Gilliland,
Emma Moore, Hana Gonzalez, Ernie Benson, Kimberly Salazar, Tori
Phillips, Sam White, Charlotte Brown, Dennie Decker, Maddie Eichel,
Lola Powell, Finley Newell, Maeve Connerty, Bella Flowers, Amy
Fangman, Aubrey Pelczar, and Emilie Novosad; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes were ably directed
by head coach Sam McCutchen, who is retiring in 2023 after an
outstanding career that has spanned a total of 45 years at the high
school and college levels; the Lady Eagles also received vital
support from assistant coaches Eduardo Venegas, Elise Lutz, and
Amanda Feely, athletic trainers Chad Hennessey and Vanessa Redeaux,
student trainer Piper Elliot, managers Avery Arnold and Ana Mendes,
girls' athletic coordinator Rhonda Farney, athletic director Jason
Dean, and principal Brian Johnson; and
WHEREAS, The Georgetown Lady Eagles have earned the
admiration of their fellow students and their many community
supporters, and they may indeed reflect with great pride on a job
well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Georgetown High School girls'
soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season and extend to
the players, 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 Lady Eagles as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Harris of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1320 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House