TITLE: Congratulating the Waxahachie High School boys' basketball team on its success during the 2020-2021 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Waxahachie High School boys' basketball team on its success during the 2020-2021 season.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Waxahachie High School boys' basketball team enjoyed an outstanding 2020-2021 campaign, advancing all the way to the Region II championship game of the University Interscholastic League 6A playoffs; and WHEREAS, During the regular season, the Indians racked up 16 wins against just two losses and claimed the District 11-6A crown; they continued to excel in the playoffs, dispatching Belton and Rockwall High Schools and recording a commanding 78-67 victory over Killeen Ellison in the regional quarterfinals; and WHEREAS, Waxahachie took the floor against Cypress Woods High in the regional semifinals, and once again, the Indians were unstoppable; asserting their dominance from the opening tip-off to the final buzzer, they triumphed 84-50 to reach the 6A regional finale for the first time in program history; that contest featured a rematch with the Duncanville team that Waxahachie had defeated in an overtime game in January; the Indians turned in a valiant effort in the playoff showdown, delivering a furious second-half rally, but ultimately fell short to end the year with a 20-3 record; and WHEREAS, The Indians received valuable contributions over the course of the season from each member of the roster: D. J. Pigford, Jordan Davis, Dmarion Callier, V'Zarion Roberson, Jalen Lake, Prince Banks, Matthew Green, Kambren Drummer, Preston Hodge, Christian O'Donell, C. J. Noland, Montez Young, Jacob Watson, Darkaun King, and JH'Marques Head; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Greg Gober and his assistants, Colton Gober, Anthony Dees, and Cody Heil; additional support was provided by managers Ryan Butler, Johnny D'Avila, and Stevie Honrud; and WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of the Waxahachie High School boys' basketball team set a new standard of achievement with their thrilling playoff run, and they are a source of great pride for their fellow students and their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Waxahachie High School boys' basketball team on its success during the 2020-2021 season 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. Ellzey Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 804 was adopted by the House on April 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House