TITLE: Congratulating the football team from Lake Travis High School in Austin on winning the UIL Class 4A Division 1 state championship for 2010.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the football team from Lake Travis High School in Austin on winning the UIL Class 4A Division 1 state championship for 2010.

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WHEREAS, The football team from Lake Travis High School in Austin claimed the 2010 University Interscholastic League 4A Division 1 state championship with a commanding 27-7 victory in the title game on December 18, and this triumph earned the Cavaliers the rare distinction of having won four consecutive state crowns; and WHEREAS, Playing before 20,487 fans at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Lake Travis dominated the highly respected team from Ryan High School in Denton, who entered the game with a perfect 15-0 record; the Lake Travis defense was key to the win, denying Ryan a first down until the third quarter and holding the Raiders to a single touchdown overall; leading the charge was linebacker Austin Williams, who tallied nine tackles and was named the game's defensive most valuable player; other key figures in the effort were safety Zach Streuling, cornerback Omar Duke-Tinson, defensive end Shaquille Marable, and defensive tackle Jonathan Roberts, who combined for 19 tackles; and WHEREAS, The offensive MVP award went to Cavalier quarterback Michael Brewer, who passed for 211 yards and scored two touchdowns; adding to the point total were fullback Colin Lagasse, who scored a touchdown, and all-state kicker Stephen Pyle, who contributed field goals of 44 and 30 yards; and WHEREAS, First-year head coach Hank Carter continued the winning tradition that has been established at Lake Travis, which is the only 4A school in Texas to win four straight titles; the Cavaliers have now triumphed in 24 playoff games in a row, one short of the state record, and over the past four years they have amassed a 61-3 record; and WHEREAS, All members of the Lake Travis roster contributed to the title-winning effort in 2010, and special recognition is due the team's senior players: Cody Alexander, Justin Alexander, Jeremy Amberger, Dylan Bittles, Michael Brewer, Johnathan Briones, Anthony Carchi, Alex Chapman, Kyle Connell, Sean Craig, Taylor Doyle, Omar Duke-Tinson, Garrett Faber, Evan Faust, Clay Flinn, Conner Floyd, Tanner Gillette, Luis Godinez, Axel Gomez, Adam Jemmott, Will Jones, Jake Kotalik, Bryan Kribbs, Casey Laney, Nick Magnella, Shaquille Marable, Alex Matthews, Turney Maurer, Connor Nelson, Michael Pojman, Stephen Pyle, Cullen Richardson, Jonathan Roberts, Sam Schlanger, Alex Smelcer, Andreas Soto, Gokmen Tireng, Alex Walsh, Austin Williams, and Reagan Womack; and WHEREAS, Winning four consecutive state championships is a rare feat that is the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Cavaliers may take justifiable pride in their outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Lake Travis High School football team on winning the UIL 4A Division 1 state championship for 2010 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. Workman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 593 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House