H.R. No. 1878
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Canyon High School Lady Eagles basketball team
  furthered its tradition of excellence by winning the 2021
  University Interscholastic League 4A state championship at the
  Alamodome in San Antonio on March 11; and
         WHEREAS, After losing just a single game in the regular
  season, the Lady Eagles claimed the district title and carried
  their momentum into the playoffs; the team bested Big Spring, San
  Elizario, Levelland, Glen Rose, and Bridgeport High Schools to
  reach the state tournament and then secured a berth in the
  championship contest by defeating Dallas Pinkston in the
  semifinals; and
         WHEREAS, Facing off against previously undefeated
  Hardin-Jefferson High School, the Lady Eagles found themselves in a
  thrilling battle for the state crown; with the team trailing 52-48
  with less than two minutes left in the game, Lady Eagles Kenadee
  Winfrey and Zoey McBroom drilled back-to-back three-pointers to
  steal the lead for Canyon, and Taylor Thomas sank two free throws in
  the final 30 seconds to seal the 56-55 victory; the Canyon players
  hoisted the trophy for the 20th time in school history, further
  cementing the program's reputation as one of the powerhouses of
  Texas girls' basketball; and
         WHEREAS, Chloe Callahan was named the championship game Most
  Valuable Player after scoring a team-high 17 points, and she was
  joined on the All-Tournament Team by Ms. Thomas and Ms. Winfrey;
  the Lady Eagles also received significant contributions throughout
  the season from the other members of the roster: Bella Hayden, Neely
  Wood, Ryleigh Taylor, Whitney Willeford, Kyla Cobb, Karlie Venhaus,
  Kenadee Bennett, Kross Hiatt, Logan Trujillo, and Abree Winfrey;
  these talented young athletes were ably guided by first-year head
  coach Tate Lombard and assistant coaches Johnny Hampton, Kerry
  Moss, and Joe Lombard, with additional support from managers Adrian
  Ellison and Audrey Tankersley; and
         WHEREAS, The members of the Lady Eagles basketball team
  demonstrated commendable skill, determination, and heart during
  their triumphant quest for the state championship, and they may
  reflect with well-deserved pride on this extraordinary
  achievement; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Canyon High School girls'
  basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 4A 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 Lady Eagles as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Smithee
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1878 was adopted by the House on May
  31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House