Congratulating the Calallen High School softball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.

89(R) HR 1537 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1537

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The softball team of Calallen High School in Corpus

Christi furthered its proud tradition of success by winning the

2025 University Interscholastic League 4A Division 1 state

championship; and

WHEREAS, The Wildcats' journey to the crown began with a

stellar performance in the regular season; they continued to excel

in the playoffs, dispatching Pharr Valley View, Needville, Comal

Davenport, and Fredericksburg High Schools to reach the semifinals;

there, Calallen rallied against rival Liberty High, winning a

pivotal Game 3 for a berth in the state final; and

WHEREAS, On May 30, the Wildcats battled Andrews High School

for the championship at McCombs Field in Austin; Calallen jumped

out to an early lead, scoring five runs in the second inning, and a

grand slam in the sixth frame provided a commanding 9-0 advantage;

Jordyn Thibodeaux dominated on the mound for the Wildcats, striking

out nine batters and allowing just one hit across five innings;

triumphing by the final score of 9-2, the Wildcats hoisted the title

trophy for the third consecutive year, becoming the state's first

4A softball team to accomplish that feat and ending with an

exceptional record of 34-6; and

WHEREAS, The Wildcats were paced by championship game Most

Valuable Player Braelyn Bailey, who was joined on the

All-Tournament Team by Ms. Thibodeaux, Audryna Almaraz, Kaylie

Lopez, Brookelynn Meador, Kristin Leal, and Kayden Trevino;

Calallen also received valuable contributions throughout the

season from the other members of the roster: Candace Esquivel,

Kylie Butcher, Khloe Valdez, Ava Garcia, Kelly Flores, Bianca

Gonzales, Lizzy Smith, Brianna Beltran, Kailyn Rodriguez, Hailey

Acosta, Andrea Flores, Aubree Kimbrell, and Kiana Vargas; these

dedicated student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Teresa

Flores Lentz, assistant coaches Vianca Pesina, Lamar Lopez, Mark

Razzo, and Max Cave, and student coach Caragan Raska; and

WHEREAS, By claiming three state championships in a row, the

Calallen Wildcats have burnished their reputation as a softball

powerhouse, and all those associated with the team may reflect with

pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate the Calallen High School softball

team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship and

extend to all those associated with the squad sincere best wishes

for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the Wildcats as an expression of high regard by the

Texas House of Representatives.

Villalobos

______________________________

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1537 was adopted by the House on June

2, 2025, by a non-record vote.

______________________________

Chief Clerk of the House