TITLE: Congratulating the Gruver High School boys' basketball team on a successful 2018-2019 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Gruver High School boys' basketball team on a successful 2018-2019 season.

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WHEREAS, The Gruver High School boys' basketball team enjoyed an outstanding 2018-2019 season, advancing all the way to the University Interscholastic League 2A state championship game on March 9 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, After claiming the District 1-2A crown, the Greyhounds reeled off consecutive playoff victories over Panhandle, Floydada, Wheeler, and Sundown High Schools; in the regional final, Gruver overwhelmed Wellington by a score of 44-26, earning a place in the state tournament for the first time since 2010; and WHEREAS, Taking the court for their semifinal showdown against Martin's Mill High School, the Greyhounds continued their dominant play; the team took command of the game by building a 12-point advantage in the first quarter and went on to record a 55-42 win and advance to the 2A final; the Gruver players made a strong showing in the championship contest against Shelbyville but ultimately fell short to bring their season to a close with a final record of 18 wins and just 5 losses; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Greyhounds received valuable contributions throughout the year from each member of the roster: Jalin Conyers, Hunter Haynes, Connor Haynes, Keegan Kelp, Keegan Callaway, Jaedon Seagler, Creed Spivey, Ricky Gavirio, Creed Callaway, Carter Armes, Orlando Hernandez, Matthew Felderhoff, and Justin Millsap; these determined players were ably guided by head coach Andrew Brockman and assistant coaches Keith Mauldin, Chris Bird, and James Whitt; and WHEREAS, The talented student-athletes of the Gruver High basketball team distinguished themselves through their hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a source of great pride to their classmates and their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Gruver High School boys' basketball team on a successful 2018-2019 season and extend to the team's 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 Greyhounds as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Hemphill Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1051 was adopted by the House on April 12, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House