TITLE: Congratulating the Prosper High School baseball team on winning the 2015 UIL 5A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Prosper High School baseball team on winning the 2015 UIL 5A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Prosper High School baseball team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2015 University Interscholastic League 5A state championship on June 12 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock; and WHEREAS, After going undefeated in district play, the Eagles began the postseason with an impressive series win over Frisco Centennial High School, in which they came back from a loss in the opener to take the second game 18-6 and the third 15-3; they continued their streak with a string of victories against Carrollton Smith, Frisco, Sulphur Springs, and Frisco Wakeland High Schools to punch their ticket to the state tournament; and WHEREAS, In the semifinals, Prosper overcame an early deficit to defeat Tomball High School 6-2, before going up against the squad from Georgetown High School with the title on the line; in that contest, both teams got off to a slow start in the first inning, but the Eagles rallied to rattle off six runs in the second inning, followed by another two in the third, and winning pitcher and championship game Most Valuable Player Kylor Morris turned in a dominant performance that kept the opponents off the scoreboard; the Eagles emerged triumphant with an 8-0 victory to claim the crown and close out a memorable season with a total of 35 wins and only 3 losses; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Eagles received significant contributions throughout the season from each member of the roster, and these talented student-athletes were inspired to play at the top of their game by head coach Rick Carpenter and assistant coaches Shaun Stanton, Clay Wilson, Zach Wilson, and Mark Cain; and WHEREAS, The Prosper High School baseball team demonstrated exemplary teamwork and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the players and their many supporters in the local community will forever cherish the memory of this outstanding accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Prosper High School baseball team on winning the 2015 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. Sanford Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2125 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House