TITLE: Congratulating the girls' soccer team of Wakeland High School in Frisco on winning the UIL 4A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the girls' soccer team of Wakeland High School in Frisco on winning the UIL 4A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' soccer team from Wakeland High School in Frisco claimed the University Interscholastic League 4A state championship with a 2-1 victory in the title match on April 16, 2011, in Georgetown; and WHEREAS, In besting Vista Ridge High of Cedar Park to win the first girls' state title in school history, Wakeland received goals from Ashley Kingston and Katey Carmichael, and Ms. Carmichael was named the game's most valuable player; stout defense also proved to be a key element in the team's championship run; the goal by Vista Ridge in the final was the only score allowed in the playoffs by goalkeeper Brittanie Barbero and the other Wolverine defenders; and WHEREAS, In her first year as head coach at Wakeland High, Meagan Wilson provided exceptional leadership, guiding the squad to an outstanding record of 25 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the dream of every high school athlete, and the memory of this significant achievement will remain with these dedicated student-athletes for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Wakeland High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2011 UIL 4A 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. Paxton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2387 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House