TITLE: Congratulating the Hidalgo Early College High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 4A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Hidalgo Early College High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 4A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Hidalgo Early College High School boys' soccer team closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 2023 University Interscholastic League 4A state championship; and WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing during the regular season, the Pirates continued to excel in the playoffs, besting Rockport-Fulton, Progreso, Jubilee-Brownsville, and Austin Achieve High Schools to reach the regional final; there, Hidalgo defeated two-time defending state champion Boerne High to punch its ticket to the state tournament in Georgetown; in the semifinals, the team posted a 1-0 win over San Elizario and advanced to the state final; and WHEREAS, On April 14, Hidalgo battled Palestine High School for the 4A crown at Birkelbach Field; the Pirates took command early, racking up three goals midway through the first half and relying on their stingy defense to seal the outcome; emerging triumphant by the final score of 3-0, the Hidalgo players hoisted the state championship trophy for the second time in program history, adding to the title the school won in 2009; and WHEREAS, Hidalgo was led by Reynaldo Cantu, the Championship Game Most Valuable Player, who joined Ailton Cardenas, Gabriel Ordonez, and Joaquin Rosales on the 4A All-Tournament Team; the Pirates also received valuable contributions during the season from the other members of the roster: Sergio Castaneda, Michael Banda, Anthony Nava, Sebastian Yanez, Erick Montoya, Matthew Reyes, Reynaldo Trevino, Ezekiel Gracia, Edson Montoya, Alfonso Velazquez, Moises Moya, Angel Gonzalez, Santiago Hernandez, Caleb Hosanna, Alan Espinoza, Pablo Almieda, Angel Rodriguez, Abiel Guerrero, and Franco Macias; these talented student-athletes were ably directed by head coach Esteban Alegria and assistant coaches Guadalupe Amaya, Juan Barron, and David Slovak; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Hidalgo Pirates will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Hidalgo Early College High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 4A 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 Pirates as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Mu oz, Jr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1319 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House