88R31906 EME-D
By: Zwiener H.R. No. 2164
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The San Marcos High School boys' basketball team
enjoyed an outstanding 2022-2023 season, advancing all the way to
the regional finals of the University Interscholastic League state
playoffs for the first time in 40 years; and
WHEREAS, En route to winning the District 27-6A championship,
the Rattlers went undefeated on their home court in addition to
capturing tournament titles at the River City Classic and the
San Marcos Holiday Classic; the squad opened its thrilling playoff
run by reeling off consecutive victories over Clark, Westlake, and
Reagan High Schools; and
WHEREAS, In the regional semifinals, San Marcos battled
Warren High School and emerged with a hard-fought 53-50 win; that
set the stage for the regional championship contest against Brennan
High School, in which the Rattlers put forth an exceptional effort
but ultimately saw their campaign come to an end; finishing with a
superb record of 38 wins to just 4 defeats, the team set a program
record for the most victories in a single season; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the year, San Marcos was paced by
District 27-6A Most Valuable Player Malik Presley, who was joined
on the All-District First Team by Kaden Gumbs and Jayven Cofer;
Mateus Perkins earned All-District Second Team honors, and Zyair
Jolivette and Cash Good were All-District Honorable Mention
selections; Ezequiel Davila, Isaiah Deleon, Mr. Gumbs, Kai Lee,
Mr. Perkins, Mr. Presley, and Abel Trevino received Academic
All-District accolades; over the course of the season, these
dedicated student-athletes benefited from the leadership of head
coach Dan Miller and his assistants; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a combination of exceptional talent
and fierce determination, the San Marcos Rattlers turned in an
unforgettable performance during the 2022-2023 season, and their
accomplishments are a source of great pride to their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the San Marcos High School boys'
basketball team on a successful year 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.