H.R. No. 137
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The boys' water polo team from Marcus High School in
  Flower Mound closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 6A
  championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Water
  Polo State Tournament; and
         WHEREAS, Following an outstanding performance in the regular
  season, Marcus continued to excel in the playoffs, dispatching
  Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Prosper High School,
  and The Woodlands High School to secure a berth in the regional
  finals; there, the Marauders bested Southlake Carroll 18-6,
  avenging a loss in the 2022 regional title game and earning their
  first trip to the state tournament; and
         WHEREAS, On October 28 at the Josh Davis Natatorium in San
  Antonio, Marcus opened the tournament against Richmond Foster High
  School and emerged with a 14-9 semifinal win; later in the day, the
  Marauders battled Boerne Champion High School for the 6A state
  crown; holding a commanding 7-3 lead after the first quarter, the
  Marcus players dominated the rest of the way to triumph by the final
  score of 25-12; with the victory, the Marauders became the second
  boys' state champion in water polo, which was sanctioned as an
  official UIL sport in 2022; the team ended the year with an
  exceptional record of 24 wins and only 2 losses; and
         WHEREAS, Marcus was led in the title contest by Most Valuable
  Player Joseph McCreary, and he was joined on the All-Tournament
  Team by Asher Brunner; over the course of the season, the Marauders
  also received valuable contributions from the other members of the
  roster: Cooper Smith, Owen Kroh, Cylas Dion, Kris Podsiadlo, Landon
  Heuer, Dylan Hayslip, Jake Bracken, Brady Tanner, Deven Lloyd,
  Sebastien Coutts, Austin Smerud, and Tristan Birch; these
  determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Brandon
  Dion and assistant coach David Conrad; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
  culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
  commitment to excellence, and the Marcus 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Marcus
  High School boys' water polo team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state
  championship and extend to the players, 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 Marauders as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Thimesch
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 137 was adopted by the House on
  November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House