SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 436
WHEREAS, The Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team
closed out a historic campaign by winning the 2023 University
Interscholastic League 3A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Hitchcock began its journey to the title with an
impressive run in the regular season, winning the district crown
with a perfect record of 14-0 against league opponents;
continuing to excel in the playoffs, the Bulldogs dispatched
Shepherd, Diboll, Orangefield, Lorena, and New Waverly High
Schools to earn the school's fourth state tournament appearance;
with a 69-36 blowout victory against Hooks High School in the
semifinals, the team punched its ticket to the state finale for
the first time since 2003; and
WHEREAS, On March 11, Hitchcock battled for the title
against Childress High School; the Bulldogs trailed early in the
first quarter but led 28-20 at halftime and stymied their foe's
comeback attempt in the third frame; holding a six-point
advantage entering the fourth quarter, the team erupted on
offense, going on a 14-3 run to seal the outcome; emerging
triumphant by the final score of 68-45, the Bulldogs claimed the
program's inaugural state championship; and
WHEREAS, Hitchcock was led by Championship Game Most
Valuable Player Damien McDaniel, who was joined by Lloyd Jones
III and Elijah Sherwood on the 3A All-Tournament Team; the
Bulldogs also received valuable contributions throughout the
year from the other members of the roster: Isaac Garza, Kelshaun
Johnson, Taron Elam, Bryce Dorsey, Tahara Goins Jr.,
Kamari McNeal, Tyler Crear, Trevor Gregory, and Jayden
Saxton-Rivera; these determined student-athletes were ably
guided by head coach Christopher Jordan-Foster and assistant
coaches Rogers Davis and Lloyd Jones; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Hitchcock Bulldogs will
treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Hitchcock High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2023 UIL 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 Bulldogs as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Middleton
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 18, 2023.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate