89R24319 DSH-D
By: Buckley H.R. No. 888
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Salado High School boys' soccer team closed out
an unforgettable year by winning the 2025 University
Interscholastic League 4A Division 1 state championship; and
WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing during the regular
season, the Eagles continued to excel in the playoffs, besting
China Spring, Houston Fort Bend Willowridge, and Navasota High
Schools to reach the regional final; next posting a 2-1 defeat over
Lumberton High School, Salado earned its inaugural trip to the
state tournament; and
WHEREAS, After advancing to the title game due to a forfeit,
Salado battled Fort Worth Castleberry High School for the state
crown on April 10 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown; finding
themselves trailing at halftime and then late in the final period,
the Eagles demonstrated tremendous resolve, netting a clutch goal
to tie the game at 2-2 and force overtime; the Eagles struck quickly
in the extra period, knocking in the go-ahead goal and sealing the
outcome on the strength of their defense; triumphing by the final
score of 3-2, Salado claimed the first state championship in
program history; and
WHEREAS, Salado was led by Luke Anderson, the championship
game Most Valuable Player who was joined by Hughston Taggart, Caine
Cruddas, Devonte Foster, and Luke Munson on the All-Tournament
Team; the Eagles also received valuable contributions during their
campaign from the other members of the roster: Cole Cooley, Gabriel
Johnson, Davis Kasper, Brody Delukie, Gabriel Merriman, Kyler
Stock, Alejandro Delima, Brayden Dildine, Daniel Anderson, Otto
Sitz, Damonte Foster, Johnny Anderson, Cole Foster, Owen Stone,
Ryley White, Oscar Arango, Peyton Bivens, Valente Hernandez,
Lincoln Hossfeld, and Richard McCoin; these talented
student-athletes were ably directed by head coach Jared Cruddas and
assistant coaches Scott Bates, Annie Ewton, and Matthew
Figlestahler; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Salado Eagles 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 Salado High School boys' soccer
team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A 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.