TITLE: Congratulating the Idalou High School football team on winning the 2010 UIL 2A Division 2 state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Idalou High School football team on winning the 2010 UIL 2A Division 2 state championship.

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WHEREAS, The 2010 University Interscholastic League 2A Division 2 football championship belongs to the Wildcats of Idalou High School after their 20-3 victory over Lexington High School in the title game on December 18, 2010; and WHEREAS, Closing out their 12th consecutive playoff appearance, the Wildcats met the previously undefeated Lexington Eagles at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield and held them to a single field goal; this was a notable achievement as the high-flying Lexington team had been averaging 40 points per game this season; and WHEREAS, The unforgettable 2010 campaign included six straight victories in the regular season, which allowed Idalou to seize the district title; in the playoffs, the team's combination of stout defense and powerful offense continued to dominate opponents; the Wildcats won by at least 17 points in each contest and gave up just one touchdown in five games; and WHEREAS, Winning with a true team effort, the Wildcats received valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Bradley Adkins, Ethan Arismendez, Nathan Bell, Josh Caffey, Ryan Calvillo, Tyler Cook, Blake Davis, Tyler Dowdy, Alec Estes, Nick Gary, Brady Gunter, Kale Johnson, Tylo Kirkpatrick, Kaden Lackey, McCrae McCormick, Logan Mulanax, Aaron Ochoa, Riley Payne, Aaron Peralez, Nick Piseno, Seth Reagan, Joseph Rodriguez, Matthew Sales, Bryce Schilling, Kaden Sikes, Garett Sosa, Derick Spargo, Dakota Sparks, Brent Turner, and Kase Wilbanks; and WHEREAS, Head coach Johnny Taylor was ably assisted by Matthew Brown, Jack Cheek, Garrett Heard, Tyler Helms, Jeff Lofton, Don Long, Gaines Magee, Russ Reagan, Mark Turner, and Newt Wheeler; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and an enduring commitment to excellence, the Idalou High football team reached the ultimate level of success during 2010, and these skilled athletes may take justifiable pride in this accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Idalou High School football team on winning the UIL 2A Division 2 state championship and commend the players and coaches for their fine work during a title-winning season; 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. Perry Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 566 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House