TITLE: Congratulating the Calallen High School softball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Calallen High School softball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The softball team of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi furthered its proud tradition of success by winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League 4A Division 1 state championship; and WHEREAS, The Wildcats' journey to the crown began with a stellar performance in the regular season; they continued to excel in the playoffs, dispatching Pharr Valley View, Needville, Comal Davenport, and Fredericksburg High Schools to reach the semifinals; there, Calallen rallied against rival Liberty High, winning a pivotal Game 3 for a berth in the state final; and WHEREAS, On May 30, the Wildcats battled Andrews High School for the championship at McCombs Field in Austin; Calallen jumped out to an early lead, scoring five runs in the second inning, and a grand slam in the sixth frame provided a commanding 9-0 advantage; Jordyn Thibodeaux dominated on the mound for the Wildcats, striking out nine batters and allowing just one hit across five innings; triumphing by the final score of 9-2, the Wildcats hoisted the title trophy for the third consecutive year, becoming the state's first 4A softball team to accomplish that feat and ending with an exceptional record of 34-6; and WHEREAS, The Wildcats were paced by championship game Most Valuable Player Braelyn Bailey, who was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Ms. Thibodeaux, Audryna Almaraz, Kaylie Lopez, Brookelynn Meador, Kristin Leal, and Kayden Trevino; Calallen also received valuable contributions throughout the season from the other members of the roster: Candace Esquivel, Kylie Butcher, Khloe Valdez, Ava Garcia, Kelly Flores, Bianca Gonzales, Lizzy Smith, Brianna Beltran, Kailyn Rodriguez, Hailey Acosta, Andrea Flores, Aubree Kimbrell, and Kiana Vargas; these dedicated student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Teresa Flores Lentz, assistant coaches Vianca Pesina, Lamar Lopez, Mark Razzo, and Max Cave, and student coach Caragan Raska; and WHEREAS, By claiming three state championships in a row, the Calallen Wildcats have burnished their reputation as a softball powerhouse, and all those associated with the team may reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Calallen High School softball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A 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 Wildcats as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Villalobos Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1537 was adopted by the House on June 2, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House