TITLE: Congratulating the Coppell High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2018 UIL 6A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Coppell High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2018 UIL 6A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The girls' cross-country team of Coppell High School proved itself the finest 6A squad in Texas by winning the 2018 University Interscholastic League state championship; and WHEREAS, After bringing home the Region 2 title in October, the Cowgirls went on to compete against the other top high school contenders at the state meet, held at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on November 3; and WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Nick Benton, the Coppell runners claimed the first cross-country state crown in the school's history by tallying a total of 79 points; the contingent was led by Chloe Hassman, whose time of 18 minutes, 10.10 seconds, earned her 26th place overall; she was followed in 31st place by Rowan Hassman at 18:16.10; the other athletes contributing to the team's victory were Shelby Spoor, who clocked in at 18:17.60, Natalie Fleming, who finished in 18:22.70, Maddie Hulcy, who crossed the line in 18:25.30, Rebecca Centeno, who recorded a time of 19:55.60, and Morgan Colon, who completed the course in 20:37.70; and WHEREAS, Through their triumphant performance in the state's premier showcase for high school cross-country runners, these dedicated athletes ably represented their school and community, and they may indeed reflect with pride on this notable accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Coppell High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2018 UIL 6A state championship and extend to the team's runners, 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. J. Johnson of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 725 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House