88R17582 JRI-D
By: King of Hemphill H.R. No. 1352
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Clarendon High School
furthered the school's tradition of athletic excellence by winning
the 2022 University Interscholastic League 2A title to retain its
mantle as state champion; and
WHEREAS, Following a stellar performance in the regular
season, the Broncos entered the playoffs on a wave of momentum and
dispatched Sunray, Vega, Gruver, New Home, and Christoval High
Schools to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the sixth
time in program history; there, Clarendon toppled LaRue LaPoynor
69-60 in the semifinals to advance to the championship contest; and
WHEREAS, On March 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,
Clarendon took the floor against previously undefeated Lipan High
School; after trailing by eight points at halftime, the Broncos
ignited an impressive run in the second half, outscoring their
opponents 49-27; emerging victorious by the final score of 65-51,
the Broncos hoisted the championship trophy for the second straight
season and closed out a storybook year with an overall record of 31
wins and only two losses; and
WHEREAS, Clarendon was led by championship game Most Valuable
Player LaMarcus Penigar, and he was joined on the 2A All-Tournament
Team by Cayden D'Costa and Jmaury Davis; the Broncos also received
valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members
of the roster: Harrison Howard, Jordan Herndon, Lyric Smith, Jaxan
McAnear, Tyler Harper, Kaleb Bolin, Anthony Ceniceros, Mason Sims,
Levi Gates, Colton Caudle, Reagan Wade, and Grant Haynes; these
determined athletes were ably guided by head coach Boston Hudson
and assistant coach Alton Gaines; and
WHEREAS, By winning back-to-back state titles, the Clarendon
Broncos have burnished their reputation as an emerging basketball
powerhouse, and they may indeed reflect with pride on a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Clarendon High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2022 UIL 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.