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      H.R. No. 479       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Nocona High School girls' basketball team   reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2025 University   Interscholastic League 2A Division 1 state championship; and          WHEREAS, The Lady Indians began their journey to the crown by   clinching the district title; continuing to excel in the playoffs,   Nocona bested Hawley, Hico, Collinsville, and Muenster High Schools   to advance to the state tournament for the second consecutive year;   after defeating Panhandle High School 46-41 in the semifinals,   Nocona moved on to the state final; and          WHEREAS, Determined to reverse the heartbreak of 2024, when   their title bid fell short by just two points, the Lady Indians   battled San Saba High School for the state crown on February 27 at   the Alamodome in San Antonio; showcasing a stout defense and a   relentless scoring attack, Nocona ended the second quarter on a   13-2 run to build a 20-11 halftime advantage; after taking a 35-24   lead into the fourth frame, the Lady Indians demonstrated their   resilience, stopping their foe's comeback attempt and then   dominating down the stretch; emerging triumphant by the final score   of 54-37, Nocona claimed the first state title in program history   and ended with an impressive 32-6 record; and          WHEREAS, The Lady Indians were led by Megyn Meekins, the   championship game Most Valuable Player who scored 30 points and was   joined by Aubree Kleinhans on the 2A Division 1 All-Tournament   Team; excelling through teamwork, Nocona also received valuable   contributions throughout the year from the other members of the   roster: Bayler Smith, Presley Weber, Reagan Phipps, Leah Meekins,   Kasi Castro, Ayden Patton, Avery Crutsinger, Heidi Atteberry, Jolie   Rose, Jasmine Olivares, Krisyah Parker, Kaygan Stone, and Paige   Davis; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by head   coach Kyle Spitzer and assistant coaches Clayton Brown and Emma   Meekins; and          WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the   culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering   commitment to excellence, and the members of the Nocona Lady   Indians basketball team will treasure the memory of this   accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate the Nocona High School girls'   basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division 1 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.     Spiller     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 479 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House