TITLE: Congratulating the Lancaster High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2015 UIL 5A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Lancaster High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2015 UIL 5A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Lancaster High School boys' basketball team reached the pinnacle of success by capturing the University Interscholastic League 5A state championship on March 14, 2015, with a victory in the title game at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, The Tigers compiled an outstanding overall record of 34 wins and just 4 losses, finishing the year with a 28-game winning streak and taking home the first boys' basketball championship for Lancaster High; during their impressive run through the postseason, these determined athletes defeated Spruce, Lindale, South Oak Cliff, McKinney, and Wilson High Schools before winning their semifinal game against Andress High to earn a spot in the championship contest; and WHEREAS, Matching up against Beaumont Ozen High School with the state crown on the line, the Tigers raced out to a double-digit lead after the first quarter; the team continued its fine play in the second half, combining an aggressive defense with solid shooting from beyond the three-point line to secure a 59-47 victory; senior Elijah Thomas earned the Most Valuable Player honor after tallying 17 points and 9 rebounds, and he was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Antwon Portley and Deon Barrett; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, Lancaster also received valuable contributions throughout the season from the other members of the roster: Darius Anderson, Dominique Fobbs, Demarcus Hurd, Ike Durham, Josh Johnson, JaColby Pemberton, Jacorian Lee, Brandon Moore, LaQuan Butler, Nate Morris, Robert Pride, and Jordan Castillo; the players were guided by head coach Ferrin Douglas and assistant coaches Joseph Mayberry, Autry Bostick, Donald Story, and Lahara Bernard, and the Tigers also benefited from the efforts of manager Isaiah Manning; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating the talent and commitment of true champions, the Lancaster High Tigers have become a source of great pride to their school and community, and they may reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Lancaster High School boys' basketball team on winning the UIL 5A state championship 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. Giddings Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2842 was adopted by the House on May 20, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House