87R7921 JRI-D
 
  By: Stucky H.R. No. 42
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Continuing a proud tradition of success on the
  gridiron, the football team of Ryan High School in Denton captured
  the University Interscholastic League 5A Division 1 state
  championship on January 15, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
         WHEREAS, The title game victory closed out a campaign in
  which the Raiders went undefeated, beginning their run by reeling
  off nine victories in the regular season; after claiming the
  District 5 title, Ryan rode a wave of momentum into the playoffs and
  advanced through the bracket with wins over Dallas Adams, College
  Station, Longview, Highland Park, and Mansfield Summit High
  Schools; and
         WHEREAS, In a battle between unbeaten teams, the Raiders
  faced off against Cedar Park High School in the state final; Ryan
  tallied a field goal and a touchdown in the first quarter, but Cedar
  Park cut the score to 10-8 with just over 9 minutes left in the first
  half; the Raiders roared back with three straight touchdowns before
  intermission and held their opponent to one more score the rest of
  the way, triumphing by a final score of 59-14; with the title game
  win, the team brought home the championship trophy for the first
  time since collecting back-to-back championships in 2001 and 2002;
  and
         WHEREAS, Quarterback Seth Henigan was named the Offensive
  Most Valuable Player for his four-touchdown performance while
  Defensive MVP Ty Marsh intercepted a throw, broke up three passes,
  and recorded 5.5 tackles; ably guided by head coach Dave Henigan,
  the Raiders received valuable contributions from each member of the
  roster over the course of the 2020 campaign; and
         WHEREAS, The members of the Ryan High School football team
  demonstrated admirable skill and determination in winning the state
  title and achieving a perfect record against top competition, and
  these talented student-athletes will treasure the memory of this
  accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the football team of Ryan High
  School in Denton on winning the 2020 UIL 5A Division 1 state
  championship and extend to all those associated with the squad
  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.