TITLE: Congratulating the San Marcos High School boys' basketball team on its success during the 2022-2023 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the San Marcos High School boys' basketball team on its success during the 2022-2023 season.

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WHEREAS, The San Marcos High School boys' basketball team enjoyed an outstanding 2022-2023 season, advancing all the way to the regional finals of the University Interscholastic League state playoffs for the first time in 40 years; and WHEREAS, En route to winning the District 27-6A championship, the Rattlers went undefeated on their home court in addition to capturing tournament titles at the River City Classic and the San Marcos Holiday Classic; the squad opened its thrilling playoff run by reeling off consecutive victories over Clark, Westlake, and Reagan High Schools; and WHEREAS, In the regional semifinals, San Marcos battled Warren High School and emerged with a hard-fought 53-50 win; that set the stage for the regional championship contest against Brennan High School, in which the Rattlers put forth an exceptional effort but ultimately saw their campaign come to an end; finishing with a superb record of 38 wins to just 4 defeats, the team set a program record for the most victories in a single season; and WHEREAS, Throughout the year, San Marcos was paced by District 27-6A Most Valuable Player Malik Presley, who was joined on the All-District First Team by Kaden Gumbs and Jayven Cofer; Mateus Perkins earned All-District Second Team honors, and Zyair Jolivette and Cash Good were All-District Honorable Mention selections; Ezequiel Davila, Isaiah Deleon, Mr. Gumbs, Kai Lee, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Presley, and Abel Trevino received Academic All-District accolades; over the course of the season, these dedicated student-athletes benefited from the leadership of head coach Dan Miller and his assistants; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating a combination of exceptional talent and fierce determination, the San Marcos Rattlers turned in an unforgettable performance during the 2022-2023 season, and their accomplishments are a source of great pride to their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the San Marcos High School boys' basketball team on a successful year and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; 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. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2164 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House