88R22051 KSM-D
By: Price H.R. No. 1906
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Gruver High School girls' basketball team proved
itself one of the finest in Texas by winning the 2022 University
Interscholastic League 2A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Gruver began its journey to the crown by posting an
unblemished record during the regular season and clinching the
district title; continuing to excel in the playoffs, the Lady
Hounds bested Memphis, Olton, Panhandle, New Home, and Wellington
High Schools to advance to the state tournament for the fourth time
in program history; after dominating San Saba High School 69-29 in
the semifinals, Gruver moved on to the state finale; and
WHEREAS, On March 5 at the San Antonio Alamodome, Gruver took
the floor against Stamford High School; the Lady Hounds were in
command from the outset, showcasing a balanced scoring attack as
they built a 23-14 halftime advantage and a 36-26 lead entering the
fourth quarter; emerging triumphant by the final score of 50-38,
Gruver claimed the school's second 2A state title and closed out the
year with a perfect record of 33 victories and no losses; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Hounds were led by Bailey Maupin, the
championship game Most Valuable Player, who was joined by Callie
Conyers on the 2A All-Tournament Team; Gruver also received
valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members
of the roster: Camryn Armes, Brenna Butler, Brooklyn Vasquez,
Jaylee Lane, Maizie Kelp, Kimber Whitehead, Kinley Callaway, Hannon
Lankford, Kami Whitehead, and Allie Sparks; these talented
student-athletes benefited from the able leadership of head coach
Trent Lankford and assistant coaches Jill Butler, Terry Davis,
Scotty Hintergardt, and Steven Livingston; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the Gruver Lady Hounds
basketball team 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 Gruver High School girls'
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.