TITLE: Congratulating the White Oak High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2013 UIL 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the White Oak High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2013 UIL 2A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of White Oak High School reached the pinnacle of success for the second consecutive season when it claimed the University Interscholastic League 2A state championship on March 9, 2013; and WHEREAS, The title game was a rematch of the 2012 tournament final against Brock High School, marking the first time that the same teams had played for the 2A championship in consecutive years; White Oak controlled the contest until the fourth quarter, when Brock rallied to tie the score with less than a minute to go; the seesaw battle ended with championship game Most Valuable Player Kris Anderson driving past his defender to hit the decisive layup with four seconds left to lift his team to a 56-54 victory; and WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Levi Yancy and Hayden Nichols; the Roughnecks also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Preston Templeman, Slade Sutton, Skylar Sutton, Dylan Gale, Josh Benson, Scott LaVern, Landry Sheridan, Cass Carr, Jake Pullen, Dax Davis, Tanner Sharp, Slaton Teague, Nike Simmons, Gabe Michael, and Andrew Thornton; and WHEREAS, The 2013 championship triumph serves as yet another highlight in an unforgettable two-year stretch that has seen White Oak compile a record of 74 wins and only 2 losses under the skillful leadership of head coach Ron Boyett; the Roughneck players also received valuable guidance from assistant coaches Brett Cloud and Billy Terry during their most recent title-winning campaign; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and an enduring commitment to excellence, the White Oak High School basketball team has claimed the ultimate prize in back-to-back years, and these gifted athletes and their many fans in the local community may take justifiable pride in this achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the White Oak High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2013 UIL 2A state championship and extend to the team's 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. Simpson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1157 was adopted by the House on April 10, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House