TITLE: Congratulating the boys' golf team of Allen Academy in Bryan on winning the 2025 TAPPS 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the boys' golf team of Allen Academy in Bryan on winning the 2025 TAPPS 2A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of the boys' golf team from Allen Academy in Bryan reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2025 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 2A state championship; and WHEREAS, Joining other top players from across Texas for the 2A championship tournament in Glen Rose on April 14 and 15, the Allen Academy team was determined to prevail, having finished as the runner-up for the previous five years; the Rams trailed by eight strokes after the first round, but they battled back on day two to defeat Prestonwood Christian Academy North by six strokes, finishing with a combined score of 677; the dramatic victory capped a historic postseason run in which the Rams also won the TAPPS 2A District 4 and South Regional titles; and WHEREAS, Lathan Lucas shot a 162 over the two days of play to lead the Rams and secure a sixth-place individual finish; accompanying him on the All-State team was Charlie Wiese, who placed ninth with a score of 163; Seonhu Lee finished 18th with a 173, Braydon Sharboneau carded a 178, and Yuvraj Chahal and Hunter Willett each turned in scores of 179; the Rams also benefited throughout the year from the contributions of Luke Zumwalt; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Andrea Gaston and assistant coach Glenn Finley; and WHEREAS, By excelling in this premier showcase for high school golf, the Allen Academy players have ably represented their school and community, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their notable accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Allen Academy boys' golf team on winning the 2025 TAPPS 2A state championship and extend to the players and coaches 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. Dyson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1092 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House