TITLE: Congratulating the baseball team of Yoe High School in Cameron on winning the UIL 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the baseball team of Yoe High School in Cameron on winning the UIL 2A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The baseball team of C. H. Yoe High School in Cameron brought the 2011 season to a triumphant close by winning the University Interscholastic League 2A state championship with a victory in the title game on June 9; and WHEREAS, After a 6-0 win over Bushland in the state tournament semifinals, the Yoemen took the field against Central Heights High School of Nacogdoches in the 2A final; the team exploded for five runs in the second inning and added to their lead in the fourth and fifth innings to post a 7-3 triumph and claim the school's first baseball state championship; and WHEREAS, Leading the way for Yoe was Zach Brashear, who pitched a three-hit shutout in the semifinal and then continued his excellent play in the title game, racking up three hits and coming in as a reliever in the fifth inning to help secure the final outs of the team's unforgettable season; in recognition of his performance, he was named the tournament's most valuable player, while John Rinn, Ty Morgan, Jarrett Beckhusen, and Michael Evan also made the All-Tournament team; and WHEREAS, Head coach John Broussard and assistant coaches Pete Magre and Chris Reue also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Adam Charanza, Justin Pratt, Tyler Sapp, Colton Shelton, Jake Young, Dylan Riola, Justin Sapp, Thomas Rinn, Josh Smitherman, Jason Kopriva, Juan Casillas, Zach Riola, and Lorenzo Anderson; and WHEREAS, The success of the baseball team is part of an exceptional year for Yoe athletics, with the girls' track team winning the state championship, and the girls' cross-country and golf squads finishing in second place; the football team was the 2A runner-up as well, suffering a heartbreaking loss in the championship game, and the baseball title offers a measure of redemption for the many students who played both sports; the outstanding performances by the Yoemen and Lady Yoe have made their campus one of the leading 2A contenders for the Lone Star Cup, which goes to the school with the most success in UIL competitions; and WHEREAS, Through their skill and determination, the Yoe High baseball players have proven their team one of the finest in the Lone Star State, and their achievements on the diamond in 2011 will be fondly remembered in Cameron for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the C. H. Yoe High School baseball team on winning the UIL 2A state championship and extend to the team's 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. Schwertner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 137 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House