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H.R. No. 1158
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The San Elizario High School boys' soccer team
closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 2024 University
Interscholastic League 4A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing during the regular
season, the Eagles continued to excel in the playoffs, recording a
series of shutout victories to advance to the state tournament; in
the semifinals, San Elizario clinched a thrilling 1-0 decision over
Navasota High School by knocking in a penalty kick in double
overtime; and
WHEREAS, On April 12, San Elizario took the field against
undefeated Boerne High School with the championship on the line;
the Eagles snapped a scoreless tie in the second half and relied on
their defense down the stretch to seal a 1-0 victory and secure the
program's fourth state crown in the past decade; and
WHEREAS, Four San Elizario players were named to the
All-Tournament Team: Angel Valdez, Noah Mendez, and brothers
Eduardo Marquez and Francisco Marquez, with Francisco being
selected as the Championship Game Most Valuable Player; the Eagles
also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the
other roster members: Keyshawn Jaquez, Daniel Ruiz, Eduardo Jurado,
Angel Salas, Marco Legarda, Brian Zuniga, Santiago Berumen, Andrey
Martinez, Jaime Darey Garcia, Dante Aranda, Carlos Medeles, Jason
Lira, Bryan Carreon, Matthew Hernandez, Stephen Chairez, Sebastian
Sarmiento, Luis Jurado, Josue Pavia Galindo, Kevin Hernandez, and
Alvaro Estrada; the athletes were guided by head coach Max
Sappenfield and assistant coaches Mario Espinoza and Hugo
Carrizales, and they received additional support from trainers
Jesus Medina and David Cervantes and managers Mario Mendez, Paloma
Song, and Kamber Sanchez; and
WHEREAS, By once again earning the mantle of state champions,
the San Elizario Eagles have burnished the school's reputation as a
powerhouse of the pitch, and this achievement will be fondly
remembered for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the San Elizario High School boys'
soccer team on winning the 2024 UIL 4A 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 by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1158 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House