TITLE: Congratulating the Sharyland High School boys' soccer team on advancing to the 5A semifinals of the 2023 UIL state tournament.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Sharyland High School boys' soccer team on advancing to the 5A semifinals of the 2023 UIL state tournament.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of the boys' soccer team from Sharyland High School in Mission distinguished themselves by advancing all the way to the 5A semifinals of the 2023 University Interscholastic League Soccer State Championships; and WHEREAS, The only 5A team from the Rio Grande Valley to reach the state tournament in 2023, the Rattlers embarked on their journey by tying for first place in District 31-5A; Sharyland continued to excel in the playoffs, recording commanding wins over Brownsville Veterans Memorial, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, Brownsville Porter, and San Antonio Southwest High Schools; and WHEREAS, Sharyland faced Rouse High School in the regional finals and trailed 1-0 in the second half; retaining their composure, the Rattlers answered with two goals of their own and sealed the 2-1 outcome on the strength of their defense to qualify for the state tournament for the second time in program history; in the semifinals, the team squared off against El Paso Bel Air High School on April 13 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown; the Sharyland players gave their all in a hard-fought game but ultimately saw their title quest come to an end, concluding with a total of 19 wins on the year; and WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Rattlers received valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Jesus Juarez, Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Trevino, Hugo Guerra, Fernando Ponce, Furkan Coban, Alan Guerrero, Gael Cantu, Iker Urueta, Juan Pablo Trevino, Luis Tellez, Carlos Lopez, Marco Ramos, Jorge Almaraz, Alexis Hernandez, Jose Sauceda, Edward Morales, David Rico, Allan Velazquez, Alessandro Garcia, Alan Rosales, Kevin Zepeda, Jose Sanchez, Gonzalo Gandaria, Javier Bernabe, Teodoro Montesinos, Alex Jarvis, Tomas Sauceda, Luis Chavez, and Juan O'Farrill; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Jorge Guerra and assistant coaches Gilberto Alanis, Marco Alanis, and Felipe Torres; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional talent and fierce determination, the Sharyland Rattlers turned in an unforgettable performance in 2022-2023, and their success is a source of great pride to their many community supporters; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Sharyland High School boys' soccer team on advancing to the 5A semifinals of the 2023 UIL state tournament and commend the team's players, coaches, and staff on a job well done; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Rattlers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1337 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House