H.R. No. 889
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Providence
Preparatory School in Belton brought its season to a triumphant
close by winning the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state
championship; and
WHEREAS, In just the program's fourth year, the Lady Rams
demonstrated the skill and confidence of a veteran squad, excelling
during the regular season and opening the playoffs with a decisive
64-39 decision against Joshua Christian Academy; in the semifinals,
Providence Prep defeated Heritage Christian Academy 47-41 to punch
its ticket to the state final; and
WHEREAS, On February 22 in Cedar Hill, the Lady Rams took the
floor against district foe Grace Academy of Georgetown; determined
to avenge two regular-season losses to the Griffins, the Providence
players gave their all in a tough, defensive battle; when the clock
expired, the Lady Rams cut down the nets in celebration of a 36-31
win and the inaugural state championship in school history; with
the victory, Providence finished the year with an impressive record
of 17-6; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Rams were led by Championship Game Most
Valuable Player Elle Morrison and All-Tournament MVP Sadie Hodge;
Providence Prep also received valuable contributions throughout
its campaign from the other members of the roster: Madalyn
Gaidusek, Lilly Hodge, Sarah Vernon, Rowen Stacey, Audrey Gaidusek,
Sara Powitzky, Iris Patrick, Abigail Summers, and Shayne Hickland;
these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach
Tim Hodge and assistant coach Justin Gaidusek, and they received
additional support from managers Kendall Stacey, Ainsley Wilborn,
and Naomi Durham and statistician Rebecca Vernon; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of training and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Providence Preparatory Lady Rams
are a source of great pride to their school and their many
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Providence Preparatory School
girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 TCAF 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.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 889 was adopted by the House on May 7,
2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House