H.R. No. 197
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Columbus High School football team closed out an
unforgettable year in triumphant fashion by winning the 2024
University Interscholastic League 3A Division 1 state championship
on December 19; and
WHEREAS, Following a stellar performance in the regular
season, the Cardinals dispatched playoff opponents C. H. Yoe,
Westwood, Yoakum, and Franklin High Schools to reach the state
semifinals; there, Columbus earned its first trip to the state
title game with a decisive 49-6 win over Edna High School; and
WHEREAS, Taking the field at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for
the 3A Division 1 final, Columbus faced the defending champion,
Malakoff High School; inspired by the memory of fallen teammate
Aleks Medrano, who passed away in October, the Cardinals scored
touchdowns on all five of their first-half possessions to hold a
commanding 34-7 lead at halftime; they continued to dominate in the
second half, tacking on two more touchdowns and cruising to a 48-14
victory; and
WHEREAS, Leading the Columbus attack was senior quarterback
Adam Schobel, who was selected as the Offensive Most Valuable
Player after passing for 261 yards and two touchdowns as well as
scoring on a two-yard run; senior linebacker John Schobel recorded
10 tackles and 3 sacks en route to being named the Defensive MVP;
senior running back Grayson Rigdon also excelled in the game,
scoring four touchdowns and tallying 119 yards rushing; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by Columbus in 2024 was the
result of an exceptional team effort; under the able leadership of
head coach Matt Schobel and his staff, each player on the roster
made valuable contributions that enabled the Cardinals to realize
their long-awaited goal of hoisting the state championship trophy;
and
WHEREAS, In capturing their school's first state title, the
members of the Columbus High football team demonstrated remarkable
skill and determination, and they are a source of tremendous pride
to their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Columbus High School football
team on winning the 2024 UIL 3A Division 1 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.
Kitzman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 197 was adopted by the House on
February 26, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House