88R9219 CW-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 230
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Gunter High School football team continued its
proud tradition of success by winning the 2022 University
Interscholastic League 3A Division 2 state championship; and
WHEREAS, Ranked No. 1 to start the year, the Tigers lived up
to that billing, dominating their regular-season foes to take an
unbeaten record into the playoffs; after securing victories over
Trinity Leadership Cedar Hill and Jacksboro and Palmer High
Schools, Gunter dispatched Holliday High 31-7 in the state
quarterfinals; in the semifinals, the Tigers bested Canadian 21-20
to earn a repeat trip to the state title game and their fifth finals
appearance over the past seven seasons; and
WHEREAS, Competing at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on
December 15, Gunter and Poth High School faced off in a battle of
undefeated teams; the Tigers took control from the outset, going up
21-0 at halftime and extending their advantage in the second half;
triumphing by the final score of 42-7, the team's players hoisted
the championship trophy for the third time in program history,
adding to the crowns the school collected in 2016 and 2019; Gunter
closed 2022 with a perfect record of 16 wins and no losses; and
WHEREAS, Gunter was paced by Ashton Bennett, who ran for two
scores to earn the Offensive Most Valuable Player honor; teammate
Colin Peacock produced 4 1/2 tackles and an interception to become
the Defensive MVP; the team also received valuable contributions
throughout the year from the other members of the roster, and these
talented student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Jake
Fieszel and his staff; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is a daunting task that
requires countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment
to excellence, and the Gunter Tigers may take justifiable pride in
their accomplishments on the gridiron; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate the Gunter High School football team on winning
the 2022 UIL 3A Division 2 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
Senate.