TITLE: Congratulating the Mumford High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2014 UIL 1A Division 1 state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Mumford High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2014 UIL 1A Division 1 state championship.

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WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Mumford High School proved itself one of the finest in Texas by winning the University Interscholastic League 1A Division 1 state championship on March 8, 2014; and WHEREAS, With their title-game victory at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, the Mustangs closed out an unforgettable season in which they captured the District 25-1A title and compiled an impressive overall record of 39 wins and just one loss; in the opening rounds of the playoffs, Mumford scored double-digit victories over Sabinal, Thorndale, Port Aransas, and Snook High Schools to punch its ticket to the state tournament for the third consecutive season; and WHEREAS, The Mustangs continued their fine play against Smyer High School in the state semifinals, rebounding from a six-point deficit at halftime to come away with a 59-48 win; matched up with Muenster High School in the 1A Division 1 final, the Mumford players found themselves trailing after the opening frame, but they answered with a 22-11 run in the second quarter to take a lead at the game's midway point; the team extended its advantage in the third quarter, before finally securing the state crown with a 64-57 triumph; leading the way was LaKendric Hyson, who took home the game's most valuable player honor after posting a 19-point, 11-rebound performance, and he was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Aubrie King and Dion Mack; and WHEREAS, The Mumford squad also received essential contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Braxton Haynes, Frank Franco, Corey Powell, Tyler Johnson, Seth Smitherman, Nick Scamardo, Justin Shannon, and James Morris; these determined athletes were ably guided by head coach Chris Sodek and assistant coaches Alvie King, Daniel Moore, and Marcus Sodek; and WHEREAS, Winning a state title is the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring commitment to excellence, and the members of the 2014 Mustangs basketball team will forever relish their memories of this outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Mumford High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2014 UIL 1A Division 1 state championship 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. Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3115 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House