TITLE: Congratulating the Salado High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Salado High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Salado High School boys' soccer team closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League 4A Division 1 state championship; and WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing during the regular season, the Eagles continued to excel in the playoffs, besting China Spring, Houston Fort Bend Willowridge, and Navasota High Schools to reach the regional final; next posting a 2-1 defeat over Lumberton High School, Salado earned its inaugural trip to the state tournament; and WHEREAS, After advancing to the title game due to a forfeit, Salado battled Fort Worth Castleberry High School for the state crown on April 10 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown; finding themselves trailing at halftime and then late in the final period, the Eagles demonstrated tremendous resolve, netting a clutch goal to tie the game at 2-2 and force overtime; the Eagles struck quickly in the extra period, knocking in the go-ahead goal and sealing the outcome on the strength of their defense; triumphing by the final score of 3-2, Salado claimed the first state championship in program history; and WHEREAS, Salado was led by Luke Anderson, the championship game Most Valuable Player who was joined by Hughston Taggart, Caine Cruddas, Devonte Foster, and Luke Munson on the All-Tournament Team; the Eagles also received valuable contributions during their campaign from the other members of the roster: Cole Cooley, Gabriel Johnson, Davis Kasper, Brody Delukie, Gabriel Merriman, Kyler Stock, Alejandro Delima, Brayden Dildine, Daniel Anderson, Otto Sitz, Damonte Foster, Johnny Anderson, Cole Foster, Owen Stone, Ryley White, Oscar Arango, Peyton Bivens, Valente Hernandez, Lincoln Hossfeld, and Richard McCoin; these talented student-athletes were ably directed by head coach Jared Cruddas and assistant coaches Scott Bates, Annie Ewton, and Matthew Figlestahler; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Salado Eagles will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Salado High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 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. Buckley Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 888 was adopted by the House on May 13, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House