88R28363 EME-D
 
  By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 1745
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Georgetown High School girls' soccer team
  enjoyed exceptional success in 2023, capping the year with a
  coveted berth in the University Interscholastic League Soccer State
  Championships; and
         WHEREAS, Following an undefeated regular-season run during
  which they won the district title, the Lady Eagles continued to
  excel in the playoffs; they opened with an 8-0 blowout against
  Northeast Early College High School and followed with victories
  over Lake Belton, Magnolia, and Barbers Hill; and
         WHEREAS, In the regional final, the Lady Eagles met Belton
  High School in a dramatic showdown that remained deadlocked 1-1
  through two overtime periods; Georgetown emerged triumphant by a
  7-6 count in the shootout to claim its first regional championship
  and its inaugural trip to the state final four; in the 5A
  semifinals, the Lady Eagles faced off against Frisco High School;
  though Georgetown's season came to an end in a hard-fought loss, the
  players established a new standard of excellence by reaching the
  state tournament and by setting school records for the most
  victories in a season, with 25, and the most goals scored, with 104;
  and
         WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles were paced by Addie Russu, who set a
  single-season mark with 27 goals, and by Mycah Morrow, who tallied a
  record 20 assists; Georgetown also received valuable contributions
  from the other members of the roster: Mckenna Villarreal, Neliaj
  Deleon, Valeria Fernandez, Avery Linck, Anna Bruchmiller, Galilea
  Martinez, Ambrey Heath, Kate Cowley, Emma Dean, Emma Gilliland,
  Emma Moore, Hana Gonzalez, Emie Benson, Kimberly Salazar, Tori
  Phillips, Sam White, Charlotte Brown, Dennie Decker, Maddie Eichel,
  Lola Powell, Finley Newell, Maeve Connerty, Bella Flowers, Amy
  Fangman, Aubrey Pelczar, and Emilie Novosad; and
         WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes were ably directed
  by head coach Sam McCutchen, who is retiring in 2023 after an
  outstanding career that has spanned a total of 45 years at the high
  school and college levels; the Lady Eagles also received vital
  support from assistant coaches Eduardo Venegas, Elise Lutz, and
  Amanda Feely, athletic trainers Chad Hennessey and Vanessa Redeaux,
  student trainer Piper Elliot, managers Avery Arnold and Ana Mendes,
  girls' athletic coordinator Rhonda Farney, athletic director Jason
  Dean, and principal Brian Johnson; and
         WHEREAS, The Georgetown Lady Eagles have earned the
  admiration of their fellow students and their many community
  supporters, and they may indeed reflect with great pride on a job
  well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Georgetown High School girls'
  soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season and extend to
  the 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.