TITLE: Congratulating the Plano West High School girls' basketball team on its 2014-2015 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Plano West High School girls' basketball team on its 2014-2015 season.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Plano West High School girls' basketball team enjoyed an outstanding 2014-2015 season, claiming a district championship and advancing to the regional finals of the University Interscholastic League 6A state playoffs; and WHEREAS, Playing under the direction of head coach Kristen Perry and assistant coach Kristen Grassi, the Lady Wolves finished the regular season with a perfect record in league play to capture the District 6-6A championship and earn a berth in the state playoffs; and WHEREAS, After opening postseason play with a dominating victory over Fossil Ridge High School, Plano West went on to defeat Trinity and Cedar Hill High Schools to set up a regional semifinal showdown against the squad from Amarillo High School; there, the Lady Wolves took a six-point lead into halftime, and they held off a furious second-half rally from their opponents in a tightly contested, 52-48 triumph; matching up in the regional finals with their district rivals from Flower Mound High School, Plano West mounted an impressive comeback in the overtime period but ultimately fell by a score of 53-50 to conclude their playoff run; and WHEREAS, The Lady Wolves finished their notable 2014-2015 campaign with an overall record of 30 wins and just 5 losses; the success that Plano West realized this season stemmed from their team-oriented approach to the game, with valuable contributions coming from each member of the roster: Sydney Skinner, Kyrie McNeil, Natalie Chou, Morgann Yancey, Callie Owens, Amy Hartleroad, Jalyn Hodge, Daria Cosgrove, Justine Montgomery, Erin Parker, and Vuye Magalela; and WHEREAS, Through skill, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Plano West athletes established themselves as strong playoff contenders, and their accomplishments are a source of pride and inspiration for their school and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Plano West High School girls' basketball team on its memorable 2014-2015 season and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; 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. Shaheen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3499 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House