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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The University of Texas rugby club achieved great |
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distinction by winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state |
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championship; and |
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WHEREAS, The Longhorns opened tournament play by besting |
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Texas Tech University 12-7 and tying the University of North Texas |
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14-14; they next dominated in their contest with Rice University, |
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posting a commanding 40-0 shutout win to reach the semifinals; and |
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WHEREAS, There, UT punched its ticket to the finals with a |
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28-12 decision over Texas State University; the Longhorns then |
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delivered an exceptional performance in their matchup against |
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Baylor University, completing their undefeated run through the |
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bracket with a decisive 19-10 victory to clinch the state title; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of its campaign, UT received |
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valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Daniel Jing, |
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Niklas Moelders, Jackson Dubree, Alden King, Dimi Bernitsas, John |
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Shaheen, Alex Broadnax, Max Leman, Justin Padilla, Troy Toglia, |
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Reid Powning, J Keeley, and Sal Brancaccio; these talented athletes |
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were ably guided by head coach Van Stewart and his coaching staff, |
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which includes Russell Webb, Mark Rooney, and Carter Bentsen; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a conference state championship represents |
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the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering |
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commitment to excellence, and the members of the Texas rugby team |
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may indeed reflect with pride on this outstanding achievement; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas rugby club |
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on winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state championship and |
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extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |