TITLE: Congratulating the Highland Park High School boys' lacrosse team on winning the 2025 THSLL Class AA state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Highland Park High School boys' lacrosse team on winning the 2025 THSLL Class AA state championship.

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WHEREAS, The boys' lacrosse team from Highland Park High School in Dallas once again proved itself one of the finest in the Lone Star State by winning the 2025 Texas High School Lacrosse League Class AA state title; and WHEREAS, Following an impressive performance during the regular season, the Scots continued to excel in the playoffs, igniting their championship run by overpowering Cypress Woods High School 20-7 in the super regional round; they then recorded a dominant 11-3 win over Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in the semifinals to earn a coveted berth in the title contest; and WHEREAS, On May 11, Highland Park battled The Episcopal School of Dallas for the state crown on its home field at Highlander Stadium; in command early, the Scots went on the offensive to take a 5-0 advantage at intermission; exhibiting tremendous composure under pressure after their foe produced four unanswered goals in the second half, the Scots closed the game on a 3-0 run to seal the outcome; triumphing by the final score of 8-4, Highland Park celebrated the program's second lacrosse state crown over the past two years and its 13th all-time; the Scots finished the year with an outstanding 18-3 record; and WHEREAS, Highland Park was led by Duncan Zielke, the tournament Overall Most Valuable Player, who scored three goals; Harrison Brown also netted three scores to earn Offensive MVP honors, and Jackson Bond was named the Defensive MVP; the Scots also received valuable contributions during their campaign from the other members of the roster; these talented student-athletes benefited from the able direction of head coach Mike Pressler; and WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning a 13th lacrosse state championship, the Highland Park Scots have burnished their reputation as a powerhouse in the sport, and they are a source of great pride to their classmates 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 Highland Park High School boys' lacrosse team on winning the 2025 THSLL Class AA 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 Scots as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Meyer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1263 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House