TITLE: Congratulating the Randall High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Randall High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' soccer team from Randall High School in Amarillo closed out a historic year by winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League 4A Division 2 state championship; and WHEREAS, The Lady Raiders' journey to the title began with an impressive regular-season run in which they clinched the district crown; Randall then surged through the playoffs, dispatching Bridgeport, San Elizario, Benbrook, and Godley High Schools in the first four rounds; a 1-0 shutout of Aubrey in the state semifinal earned the Lady Raiders a place in the championship matchup; and WHEREAS, On April 10, Randall took the field against Wimberley High School in what proved to be an epic battle; demonstrating their resilience, the Lady Raiders tied the game 1-1 with four minutes left in the first half and took a 2-1 lead in the 43rd minute; Wimberley knotted the score 2-2 near the end of regulation, and the foes remained deadlocked through two overtime periods; triumphing by a 7-6 count in the penalty kick shootout, the Lady Raiders claimed the program's first state title in thrilling fashion, finishing with an outstanding record of 23-5-1; and WHEREAS, Championship game Most Valuable Player Kyndal McClain was joined by Ryan McClain, Lyla Williams, and Brooke French on the All-Tournament Team; the Lady Raiders also received valuable contributions throughout their campaign from the other members of the roster: Rionna Macias, Yareli Ramos, Reese Davis, AJ Villanueva, Brooklyn Alstead, Kyleigh McHugh, Brinley Haden, Grace Simpson, Jess Ledesma, Rylee Bailey, Aliya Cude, Brooklyn Hussey, Jani Contreras, Ryann Davis, Camilla Diaz, Alex Lopez, Kaylie Kashuba, Kambree Thurman, Faith Saavedra, and Kenzi Brown; these dedicated athletes were guided by head coach Whitney Bernard and assistant coaches Aspen Connally and Stacy Ferguson, and they enjoyed additional support from managers Monissa Sherali, Yareli Cervantez, Adrianna Avalos, Kayli Brown, and Kolbie Borden; and WHEREAS, The Randall Lady Raiders' championship victory represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the players and their many supporters in the local community will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Randall High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A 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 by the Texas House of Representatives. Smithee Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1421 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House