TITLE: Congratulating the Marcus High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Marcus High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' soccer team from Marcus High School in Flower Mound proved itself one of the finest in Texas by winning the 2023 University Interscholastic League 6A state championship; and WHEREAS, Despite having lost 11 seniors from the previous year's team, the Lady Marauders compiled a 19-1-1 record in the regular season; in the playoffs, they dispatched Denton Guyer, Richardson, Allen, and Northwest Nelson High Schools before earning a dramatic 1-0 decision over defending state champion Southlake Carroll to earn a berth in the state tournament for the seventh time in school history; and WHEREAS, In the semifinals, the Lady Marauders scored three goals in the second half against Round Rock Westwood to collect a 4-0 win; that set the stage for a showdown with previously unbeaten Ridge Point High School for the state crown; after snapping a scoreless deadlock in the 42nd minute, Marcus capitalized on a penalty kick later in the second half to secure a 2-0 triumph and capture the second state championship in program history; and WHEREAS, Bella Campos was named the championship game Most Valuable Player for her two-goal performance in the finale, and she was joined on the All-Tournament team by Caroline Castans, Madi Patterson, and Carys Torgesen; the Lady Marauders also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Bry Russell, Aubrey Tipton, Taylor McEnaney, Dylan Howard, Gabi Childress, Savannah Wylie, Maddie Reynolds, Emma Fioretti, Maddie Hayes, Allie Williams, Maddie Busch, Dakota McKee, Hannah Campos, Piper Garcia, Annika Denning, Chloe Adams, Zemira Dube, Kyra Faselle, and Sloane Denning; these dedicated athletes were guided by head coach Erin Hebert and assistant coaches Lauren Bagwell and Emily Klein; valuable support was provided by student trainer Camila Hernandez and athletic trainers Diana Lichtenstein, Beth Brunett, and Cade Ogilvie; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Marcus High School Lady Marauders 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Marcus High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; 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. Bumgarner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2097 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House