TITLE: Honoring the Canyon High School girls' basketball team on winning the UIL 4A state championship.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Canyon High School girls' basketball team on winning the UIL 4A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Continuing a notable tradition of basketball excellence, the Canyon High School Lady Eagles won the University Interscholastic League 4A state championship with a victory in the title game on March 5, 2011; and WHEREAS, Canyon squared off against the squad from Austin LBJ High School for the 4A crown, and the two teams engaged in a hard-fought duel that came down to the final minutes; in the end, tough defense and clutch free throws gave the Lady Eagles the edge, as they walked away with a 44-39 triumph; and WHEREAS, The win completed a perfect 38-0 season for the Canyon High squad, which was rated as the No. 11 team in the nation in the USA Today Super 25 rankings; among the highlights were a memorable overtime game against Plainview in the regional final round of the playoffs and a victory over Ozen High School of Beaumont in the state tournament semifinals; the 2010-2011 girls' basketball state title is the 15th in school history and the 7th since 2000; and WHEREAS, In once again proving themselves the finest 4A team in Texas, the Lady Eagles received valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Candace Herrera, Shayla Monreal, Shawna Monreal, Nicole Hampton, Madison Russ, Taylor Macklin, Rhailee Sides, Honesty Sullivan, Morgan Dean, Kyndal Davis, Madason Johnson, Macy Myrick, Ashton Pedigo, Madison Parker, and Courtney Erwin; and WHEREAS, These talented athletes were guided by head coach Joe Lombard and assistant coaches Johnny Hampton, Bryan Lintner, and Taylor Macklin; the team also benefited from the work of trainer Todd Bowman, student trainers Charity Johnson and Alyzza Potestas, and managers Jayton Welch, Madison Matz, Kim Power, and Shelby Casey; and WHEREAS, With this latest championship achievement, the Canyon High players have furthered their school's reputation as a true basketball powerhouse, and each of the Lady Eagles will forever cherish her memories of this exceptional season; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Canyon High School girls' basketball team on winning the UIL 4A 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. 1737 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House