TITLE: Congratulating the Bells High School softball team on winning the 2017 University Interscholastic League 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Bells High School softball team on winning the 2017 University Interscholastic League 2A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Bells High School softball team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2017 University Interscholastic League 2A state championship on June 1 at the Red and Charline McCombs Field at The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, During their campaign for the championship crown, the Panthers enjoyed a remarkable run through the postseason, dispatching opponents from Campbell, Axtell, Trenton, Moody, and Tom Bean High Schools before advancing to the state tournament, where they recorded a 3-1 victory over Archer City High School in the semifinals; and WHEREAS, Facing off in a thrilling finale against the two-time defending state champions from Shiner High School, the Panthers rallied back from a three-run deficit in the seventh inning to ultimately clinch the trophy by a final score of 7-6; the triumph marked the first state softball title in school history and capped off a memorable season in which the squad compiled an impressive record of 32 wins and just 3 losses; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Panthers received significant contributions throughout the season from each member of the roster, and these talented student-athletes were inspired to play at the top of their game by head coach Kristina Stephens and assistant coaches Lisa Johnson and Gary Rowland; and WHEREAS, The Bells High School softball team demonstrated exemplary teamwork and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the players and their many supporters in the local community will forever cherish the memory of this outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Bells High School softball team on winning the 2017 UIL 2A state championship and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the squad as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Phillips Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 356 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House