88S40837 JRI-D
By: Toth H.R. No. 106
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Northside Lions football team of Conroe closed
out an unforgettable year by winning the 2023 American Homeschool
Football Championship on November 18; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2009, the Northside Sports
Association offers student-athletes who are homeschooled or attend
private or charter schools the opportunity to play football in a
competitive league environment; and
WHEREAS, In the course of the 2023 campaign, Northside went
undefeated in the regular season and claimed the Texas Homeschool
Football state championship by defeating the Dallas HSAA Angels on
November 4; and
WHEREAS, The Lions then advanced to the inaugural American
Homeschool Football Championship national tournament in Mobile,
Alabama; after besting the Grand Valley Patriots from Michigan on
November 16, Northside took the field against the Georgia Force
Blue Knights two days later to battle for the title; relying on
their stifling defense and explosive offense, the Lions emerged
triumphant by the final score of 34-6; with the victory, the team
clinched its first football national championship and ended with a
perfect 13-0 record; and
WHEREAS, Northside was paced by running back and linebacker
Karston Jergenson, the tournament Most Valuable Player, and he was
joined on the All-Tournament Team by Kole Alexander, Joseph
Buchanan, Kohein Jergenson, and Ethan McMillan; throughout the
year, the Lions received vital contributions from each member of
the roster, and these dedicated student-athletes benefited from the
guidance of head coach Mike Helmer and his staff; and
WHEREAS, Through countless hours of hard work and an
unwavering commitment to excellence, the Northside Lions realized
their season-long goal of becoming national champions, and their
accomplishments are a source of great pride to their many
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Northside
Lions of Conroe on winning the 2023 American Homeschool Football
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.