Congratulating the Plano East High School boys’ basketball team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.
WHEREAS, The Plano East boys’ basketball team reached the
pinnacle of success during the 2023-2024 season, winning the
University Interscholastic League 6A state championship and
concluding the year with a perfect 40-0 record; and
WHEREAS, Following a dominant run through the regular season,
the Panthers carried their momentum into the playoffs and
dispatched Frisco Rock Hill, Dallas Highland Park, Allen, Fort
Worth Eaton, and Keller High Schools to punch their ticket to the
state tournament for the second time in school history; there,
Plano East toppled Mansfield Lake Ridge 61-45 in the semifinals to
advance to the championship contest; on March 9, 2024, the Panthers
soundly defeated Round Rock Stony Point 53-41 and hoisted the
trophy as state champions; and
WHEREAS, With the victory, Plano East became the first 6A
school to complete an undefeated season and win the state title; the
Panthers also secured the No. 8 spot in the MaxPreps high school
basketball rankings, which was the first Top 25 finish in program
history; head coach Matt Wester was named the 2023-2024 UIL Coach of
the Year, the MaxPreps National Coach of the Year, and the Texas
Association of Basketball Coaches 6A Coach of the Year, among other
accolades; and
WHEREAS, Plano East was led by DJ Hall, the championship game
Most Valuable Player, who was joined by Jordan Mizell on the 6A
All-Tournament Team; the Panthers also received valuable
contributions throughout the year from the other members of the
roster: Rachard Angton, Narit Chotikavanic, Isaiah Brewington,
Ethan Moss, Xavier Miller, Carter Buchanan, Jon Tran, Moustafa
Aboulneel, Seth Romero, Izan Qazi, Amanni Koustakis, and Chima
Chineke; these dedicated student-athletes were ably guided by Coach
Wester and assistant coaches Michael Godwin, Chad Evans, Greg
Thomas, and Jamie Smith; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a combination of exceptional talent
and fierce determination, the Plano East Panthers turned in an
unforgettable performance during the 2023-2024 season, and their
accomplishments are a source of great pride to their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Plano East High School boys’
basketball team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship and
extend to the players, to Coach Wester, and to all those associated
with the program sincere best wishes for the future; 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.
