TITLE: Congratulating the Port Neches–Groves High School baseball team on winning the 2017 UIL 5A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Port Neches–Groves High School baseball team on winning the 2017 UIL 5A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Port Neches Groves High School baseball team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2017 University Interscholastic League 5A state championship on June 10 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock; and WHEREAS, After claiming the District 22 and Region 3 5A titles, the Indians embarked on a thrilling postseason run, defeating teams from Humble, Manvel, Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill, Tomball, and Brenham High Schools before earning a victory over Frisco Wakeland High School in the semifinal round of the state tournament; with that triumph, they set up a showdown against Grapevine High School in the championship game; and WHEREAS, In the title contest, the Indians took an early lead with a pair of runs in the first inning, and they maintained their momentum with a strong hitting performance and with solid pitching and defense throughout the game, ultimately claiming a 4-2 win and securing the state championship crown for the first time in the school's history; and WHEREAS, Posting an impressive overall record of 34 wins, 8 losses, and 2 ties, the Indians received valuable contributions throughout the year from each member of the roster: Carson Roccaforte, Courtland Sullivan, Jacob Vaughan, Hayden Guerra, Zach Deckert, Cameron Stansbury, Dylan McGough, Logan Lejeune, Nathan Vidrine, Austin Bost, Alec LeBouef, Brandon Petix, Braxton Boudoin, Cameron Abate, Jamison Simmons, Zach Murdock, Trevor Martin, Hunter Curtis, Austin Schaper, Zach White, Holden Lane, Brandon Morse, and Josh Hranicky; the team was guided by head coach Scott Carter and assistant coaches Norm Abshere, Chris McKeller, and Kane Segura; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the talented student-athletes of the Port Neches Groves High School baseball team may indeed reflect with pride on their remarkable accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Port Neches Groves High School baseball team on winning the 2017 UIL 5A 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. Phelan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 5 7 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House