TITLE: Congratulating the La Grange High School baseball team on winning the 2013 UIL 3A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the La Grange High School baseball team on winning the 2013 UIL 3A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The La Grange High School baseball team proved itself one of the finest in Texas by claiming the 2013 University Interscholastic League 3A state championship on June 6 at Disch Falk Field in Austin; and WHEREAS, After clinching a playoff berth on the last day of the regular season, the Leopards demonstrated composure and determination as they advanced through the 3A bracket, recording three come-from-behind wins en route to the state tournament; and WHEREAS, Following an 8-3 semifinal win over Silsbee High School, La Grange faced the defending champions from Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana with the state title on the line; in an impressive demonstration of offensive firepower, every member of the Leopards starting lineup reached base at least once, a feat they had also achieved in the semifinals; the team pushed 10 runs across the plate in the tournament final while the stellar pitching of the game's Most Valuable Player, Logan Vinklarek, held the opposing batters to six hits and two runs; the result was a commanding victory that gave La Grange High School its fourth state baseball championship; and WHEREAS, Mr. Vinklarek was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Trey Supak, Landon Gerik, Chris Raborn, Tanner Fritsch, and Kolby Kolek; valuable contributions were also made throughout the year by the other members of the roster: Will Davidson, Austin Colon, Ty Beseda, Dustin Drab, Adam Robinson, Riley Grayson, Blake Harbers, Dalton Burton, Rustin Heger, and Kyle Oltmann; and WHEREAS, The La Grange players were guided by head coach Brad Harbers, a former Leopards ballplayer who had the thrill of winning the state crown in his final year at the helm; the team also benefited from the expertise of assistant coaches Ben Ahrens and Wayne Schmidt; and WHEREAS, The exceptional young athletes of the La Grange High School baseball team have demonstrated the commitment and ability of true champions, and their achievements in 2013 will be remembered with great delight in the local community for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the La Grange High School baseball team on winning the UIL 3A state title 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. Kolkhorst Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 234 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House