TITLE: Congratulating the football team of Ryan High School in Denton on winning the 2020 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the football team of Ryan High School in Denton on winning the 2020 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship.

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WHEREAS, Continuing a proud tradition of success on the gridiron, the football team of Ryan High School in Denton captured the University Interscholastic League 5A Division 1 state championship on January 15, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and WHEREAS, The title game victory closed out a campaign in which the Raiders went undefeated, beginning their run by reeling off nine victories in the regular season; after claiming the District 5 title, Ryan rode a wave of momentum into the playoffs and advanced through the bracket with wins over Dallas Adams, College Station, Longview, Highland Park, and Mansfield Summit High Schools; and WHEREAS, In a battle between unbeaten teams, the Raiders faced off against Cedar Park High School in the state final; Ryan tallied a field goal and a touchdown in the first quarter, but Cedar Park cut the score to 10-8 with just over 9 minutes left in the first half; the Raiders roared back with three straight touchdowns before intermission and held their opponent to one more score the rest of the way, triumphing by a final score of 59-14; with the title game win, the team brought home the championship trophy for the first time since collecting back-to-back championships in 2001 and 2002; and WHEREAS, Quarterback Seth Henigan was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player for his four-touchdown performance while Defensive MVP Ty Marsh intercepted a throw, broke up three passes, and recorded 5.5 tackles; ably guided by head coach Dave Henigan, the Raiders received valuable contributions from each member of the roster over the course of the 2020 campaign; and WHEREAS, The members of the Ryan High School football team demonstrated admirable skill and determination in winning the state title and achieving a perfect record against top competition, and these talented student-athletes will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the football team of Ryan High School in Denton on winning the 2020 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship and extend to all those associated with the squad 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. Stucky Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House