TITLE: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' water polo team from Brazoswood High School in Clute reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 6A championship at the 2024 University Interscholastic League Water Polo State Tournament; and WHEREAS, The Lady Buccaneers dropped just two regular-season games and clinched the District 12-6A title; they continued to excel in the playoffs, besting Houston Clear Lake, La Porte, League City Clear Springs, Cypress Creek, and Pearland Dawson High Schools to punch their ticket to state for the third consecutive year; and WHEREAS, On October 25, at the Josh Davis Natatorium in San Antonio, Brazoswood prevailed 14-8 over Southlake Carroll High in the semifinals; the next day, the Lady Bucs battled two-time defending state champion Richmond Foster High School for the 6A state crown in what proved to be a nail-biting showdown; trailing by three entering the fourth quarter, they staged an impressive comeback, scoring four goals to force overtime; Brazoswood threw in two shots in the first extra period to take the advantage and then dialed up the defensive pressure to hold its opponent scoreless in the second OT; triumphing by the final score of 11-9, the team brought home the school's first state title in girls' water polo and ended with an outstanding record of 28-2; and WHEREAS, Brazoswood was led in the state final by Most Valuable Player Mallory Kesler, and she was joined on the 6A All-Tournament Team by Gigi Lower and Hope Kadlecik; the Lady Buccaneers also received vital contributions during the year from the other members of the roster: Jaycie Fort, Kendall Dane, Sarah Mitterling, Lexie Mican, Anna Reuschle, Emma Meservy, Sophia Guajardo, Allie Jones, Therese Braun, Larissa Bracken, Emerson Montgomery, Michelle Ebey, Ava Crisp, Lucy Sanchez, Cooper Dane, and Kesleigh Corn; these talented student-athletes were guided by head coach Robert Brown and assistant coach Kiel Haner; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Brazoswood Lady Bucs may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A 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. Vasut Barry Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 91 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House