TITLE: Congratulating the Neches High School volleyball team on winning the 2018 UIL 1A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Neches High School volleyball team on winning the 2018 UIL 1A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Neches High School volleyball team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2018 University Interscholastic League 1A state championship on November 15 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland; and WHEREAS, Following an impressive performance in the regular season, the Lady Tigers advanced through the playoffs with wins over High Island, Oakwood, Avery, and Cumby Miller Grove High Schools to become one of the final four teams in the 1A state tournament; and WHEREAS, After defeating Bryson High School in the semifinals, Neches faced off against Water Valley High School in the finale; the Lady Tigers triumphed over their opponents in three straight games, capturing the school's first state volleyball crown and capping an outstanding season with an overall record of 41 victories and just 4 losses; and WHEREAS, Neches excelled with a true team effort, receiving vital contributions throughout the season from each member of the roster: Emily Hill, Reagan Gray, Mallory Main, Makenzie Hudson, Nayeli Quistian, Kourtney Mannix, Cara Greve,Gracie Carson, Lexi Rogers, Madison Catchot, Raegan Hill, Morgan Scruggs, and Kacie Kimbrough, who was named the Most Valuable Player of the championship match; the Lady Tigers were ably guided by head coach Morgan Roberson and assistant coach Trent Cook, and they further benefited from the support of manager Gabby Blackmon; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and these talented student-athletes 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 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Neches High School volleyball team on winning the 2018 UIL 1A state championship and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Lady Tigers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 145 was adopted by the House on February 27, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House