SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230

WHEREAS, The Gunter High School football team continued its proud tradition of success by winning the 2022 University Interscholastic League 3A Division 2 state championship; and

WHEREAS, Ranked No. 1 to start the year, the Tigers lived up to that billing, dominating their regular-season foes to take an unbeaten record into the playoffs; after securing victories over Trinity Leadership Cedar Hill and Jacksboro and Palmer High Schools, Gunter dispatched Holliday High 31-7 in the state quarterfinals; in the semifinals, the Tigers bested Canadian 21-20 to earn a repeat trip to the state title game and their fifth finals appearance over the past seven seasons; and

WHEREAS, Competing at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on December 15, Gunter and Poth High School faced off in a battle of undefeated teams; the Tigers took control from the outset, going up 21-0 at halftime and extending their advantage in the second half; triumphing by the final score of 42-7, the team's players hoisted the championship trophy for the third time in program history, adding to the crowns the school collected in 2016 and 2019; Gunter closed 2022 with a perfect record of 16 wins and no losses; and

WHEREAS, Gunter was paced by Ashton Bennett, who ran for two scores to earn the Offensive Most Valuable Player honor; teammate Colin Peacock produced 4 1/2 tackles and an interception to become the Defensive MVP; the team also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other members of the roster, and these talented student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Jake Fieszel and his staff; and

WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is a daunting task that requires countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Gunter Tigers may take justifiable pride in their accomplishments on the gridiron; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Gunter High School football team on winning the 2022 UIL 3A Division 2 state championship and extend to the team's 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 team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate