TITLE: Congratulating the Lipan High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 2A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Lipan High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 2A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Lipan High School girls' basketball team furthered its legacy of excellence by winning the 2021 University Interscholastic League 2A state championship on March 11 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Competing for the first time at the 2A level, Lipan began its journey to the title with an impressive run in the regular season, recording a 23-3 record and claiming the district title; continuing to dominate in the playoffs, the Lady Indians dispatched Itasca, Anson, Stamford, and Alvord High Schools to reach the regional final; there, a hard-fought win over Muenster High earned Lipan its ninth trip to the state tournament; the team then defeated Panhandle High 35-30 in the semifinals to punch its ticket to the state finale; and WHEREAS, Determined to reverse the heartbreak of 2020, when their title bid fell short in the 1A championship game, the Lady Indians battled for the crown against Martin's Mill High School; in a closely contested thriller, Lipan ignited its fast-break offense to go up 29-19 at halftime; the Lady Indians held off a late rally from their opponent and triumphed by the final score of 44-39 to celebrate the school's second girls' basketball state title; and WHEREAS, Championship game Most Valuable Player Chelsea Lott led Lipan with 18 points, and she joined Taylor Branson and Maggie Peacock on the 2A All-Tournament Team; the Lady Indians also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Marti Seymour, Lili Cogdill, Kaylee Little, Lynsey Little, Madison Harrison, Taylor Clark, Olivia Benitez, Kloe Pasket, Ashlyn Clark, Ellie Peacock, and Trinity Benitez; these talented student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Amber Branson and assistant coaches Misty Little and Aaron Callaway; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Lipan Lady Indians 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 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Lipan High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2021 University Interscholastic League 2A 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 Lady Indians as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rogers Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 620 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House