TITLE: Congratulating the Providence Preparatory School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Providence Preparatory School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Providence Preparatory School in Belton brought its season to a triumphant close by winning the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state championship; and WHEREAS, In just the program's fourth year, the Lady Rams demonstrated the skill and confidence of a veteran squad, excelling during the regular season and opening the playoffs with a decisive 64-39 decision against Joshua Christian Academy; in the semifinals, Providence Prep defeated Heritage Christian Academy 47-41 to punch its ticket to the state final; and WHEREAS, On February 22 in Cedar Hill, the Lady Rams took the floor against district foe Grace Academy of Georgetown; determined to avenge two regular-season losses to the Griffins, the Providence players gave their all in a tough, defensive battle; when the clock expired, the Lady Rams cut down the nets in celebration of a 36-31 win and the inaugural state championship in school history; with the victory, Providence finished the year with an impressive record of 17-6; and WHEREAS, The Lady Rams were led by Championship Game Most Valuable Player Elle Morrison and All-Tournament MVP Sadie Hodge; Providence Prep also received valuable contributions throughout its campaign from the other members of the roster: Madalyn Gaidusek, Lilly Hodge, Sarah Vernon, Rowen Stacey, Audrey Gaidusek, Sara Powitzky, Iris Patrick, Abigail Summers, and Shayne Hickland; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Tim Hodge and assistant coach Justin Gaidusek, and they received additional support from managers Kendall Stacey, Ainsley Wilborn, and Naomi Durham and statistician Rebecca Vernon; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of training and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Providence Preparatory Lady Rams are a source of great pride to their school and their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Providence Preparatory School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 TCAF 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. 889 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House