H.R. No. 479
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Nocona High School girls' basketball team
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2025 University
Interscholastic League 2A Division 1 state championship; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Indians began their journey to the crown by
clinching the district title; continuing to excel in the playoffs,
Nocona bested Hawley, Hico, Collinsville, and Muenster High Schools
to advance to the state tournament for the second consecutive year;
after defeating Panhandle High School 46-41 in the semifinals,
Nocona moved on to the state final; and
WHEREAS, Determined to reverse the heartbreak of 2024, when
their title bid fell short by just two points, the Lady Indians
battled San Saba High School for the state crown on February 27 at
the Alamodome in San Antonio; showcasing a stout defense and a
relentless scoring attack, Nocona ended the second quarter on a
13-2 run to build a 20-11 halftime advantage; after taking a 35-24
lead into the fourth frame, the Lady Indians demonstrated their
resilience, stopping their foe's comeback attempt and then
dominating down the stretch; emerging triumphant by the final score
of 54-37, Nocona claimed the first state title in program history
and ended with an impressive 32-6 record; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Indians were led by Megyn Meekins, the
championship game Most Valuable Player who scored 30 points and was
joined by Aubree Kleinhans on the 2A Division 1 All-Tournament
Team; excelling through teamwork, Nocona also received valuable
contributions throughout the year from the other members of the
roster: Bayler Smith, Presley Weber, Reagan Phipps, Leah Meekins,
Kasi Castro, Ayden Patton, Avery Crutsinger, Heidi Atteberry, Jolie
Rose, Jasmine Olivares, Krisyah Parker, Kaygan Stone, and Paige
Davis; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head
coach Kyle Spitzer and assistant coaches Clayton Brown and Emma
Meekins; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the Nocona Lady
Indians basketball team will treasure the memory of this
accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Nocona High School girls'
basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 2A 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.
Spiller
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 479 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House