SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 234
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Monterey High
School in Lubbock closed out an unforgettable season by winning
the 2025 University Interscholastic League 5A Division 2 state
championship; and
WHEREAS, After dropping just five games in the regular
season, the Lady Plainsmen claimed the district title and carried
their momentum into the playoffs; there, the team bested Wichita
Falls Memorial, El Paso Burges, Fort Worth Brewer, and Argyle
High Schools to reach the state tournament for the sixth time;
facing off against Frisco Memorial High School in the semifinals,
Monterey held off its foe's second-half comeback attempt for a
60-57 decision to advance to the state final; and
WHEREAS, Monterey took the floor against Liberty Hill High
School on March 1 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; with the state
title on the line, the Lady Plainsmen cranked up the defensive
pressure, limiting their opponent to just two points in the
second quarter and never looking back; when the final seconds
ticked away, the players cut down the nets in celebration of a
commanding 64-35 win and the second state crown in program
history; with the victory, Monterey finished the year with an
outstanding record of 37 wins and 5 losses; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Plainsmen were paced by championship
game Most Valuable Player Aaliyah Chavez, who was joined by Ari
Johnson and Ambrosia Cole on the 5A Division 2 All-Tournament
Team; over the course of its campaign, Monterey also received
valuable contributions from the other members of the roster:
Natalie Sanchez, Shamari Wilkerson, Aaliyah Luna, Khloei Serna,
Zaniyah Wilkerson, Ava Longoria, Tri'onna Richardson, and
Jasmine Holloway; these determined student-athletes were ably
guided by head coach Jill Schneider and assistant coaches Shayla
Torres, John Bishop, and Courtney Kelley; and
WHEREAS, With their exceptional skill and unwavering
commitment to excellence, the Monterey Lady Plainsmen have
earned a place among the top high school basketball teams in
Texas, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their
classmates and their many supporters in the Lubbock community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Monterey High School girls'
basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 2 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 from the
Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 11, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate