H.R. No. 488
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lubbock Christian School girls' basketball team
once again proved itself one of the finest in the Lone Star State by
winning the 2023 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
3A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Despite having lost nine seniors to graduation, the
Lady Eagles demonstrated the skill and confidence of a veteran
team, excelling during the regular season and reeling off 14
straight wins to claim the district title; Lubbock Christian then
surged through the playoffs, dispatching Temple Christian School of
Fort Worth and Denton Calvary Academy to reach the state tournament
for the sixth consecutive year; posting a 66-41 semifinals decision
over San Jacinto Christian Academy of Amarillo, the Lady Eagles
clinched a berth in the state finale; and
WHEREAS, On February 23, Lubbock Christian took the court
against top-ranked Rosehill Christian School of Tomball with the
state crown on the line; erasing a second-quarter deficit by going
on a 17-1 run, the Lady Eagles then maintained a double-digit lead
until the fourth frame; demonstrating tremendous resolve in the
game's final minutes, they quelled a late rally from their foe to
emerge triumphant by the final score of 57-52; with the victory, the
Lady Eagles collected their third consecutive TAPPS state
championship, hoisting the 3A trophy after having earned 4A titles
the previous two years; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the season, Lubbock Christian
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster:
Olivia Phillips, Emily Galbraith, Gracee Bridges, Zaley Rivera,
Addyson Rogers, Linley Bruington, Whitlee Blacklock, Ava Campbell,
Katherine Dulin, Katy Evans, Hayden Hind, Raegan Lee, Quinn
Bruington, Reese Bruington, and Callie Roberts; these determined
student-athletes were ably led by head coach Brad Crow and his
staff; and
WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning a third
state title in a row, the Lubbock Christian Lady Eagles have
burnished their school's reputation as a basketball powerhouse, and
all those associated with the team may 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 Lubbock Christian School
girls' basketball team on winning the 2023 TAPPS 3A 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Tepper
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 488 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House