SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 234

WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Monterey High School in Lubbock closed out an unforgettable season by winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League 5A Division 2 state championship; and

WHEREAS, After dropping just five games in the regular season, the Lady Plainsmen claimed the district title and carried their momentum into the playoffs; there, the team bested Wichita Falls Memorial, El Paso Burges, Fort Worth Brewer, and Argyle High Schools to reach the state tournament for the sixth time; facing off against Frisco Memorial High School in the semifinals, Monterey held off its foe's second-half comeback attempt for a 60-57 decision to advance to the state final; and

WHEREAS, Monterey took the floor against Liberty Hill High School on March 1 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; with the state title on the line, the Lady Plainsmen cranked up the defensive pressure, limiting their opponent to just two points in the second quarter and never looking back; when the final seconds ticked away, the players cut down the nets in celebration of a commanding 64-35 win and the second state crown in program history; with the victory, Monterey finished the year with an outstanding record of 37 wins and 5 losses; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Plainsmen were paced by championship game Most Valuable Player Aaliyah Chavez, who was joined by Ari Johnson and Ambrosia Cole on the 5A Division 2 All-Tournament Team; over the course of its campaign, Monterey also received valuable contributions from the other members of the roster: Natalie Sanchez, Shamari Wilkerson, Aaliyah Luna, Khloei Serna, Zaniyah Wilkerson, Ava Longoria, Tri'onna Richardson, and Jasmine Holloway; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Jill Schneider and assistant coaches Shayla Torres, John Bishop, and Courtney Kelley; and

WHEREAS, With their exceptional skill and unwavering commitment to excellence, the Monterey Lady Plainsmen have earned a place among the top high school basketball teams in Texas, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many supporters in the Lubbock community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Monterey High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 2 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 team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate