Bill Text: MS HC62 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Florence High School "Eagles" Boys Soccer Team; congratulate upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC62 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-HC62-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Weathersby
House Concurrent Resolution 62
(As Adopted by House and Senate)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES BOYS SOCCER TEAM UPON WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A BOYS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, after an exciting championship game that ended in a 3-2 penalty kick shootout, with tremendous saves from Logan Helms and penalty kicks made by Baylor Little, Bailey Mickle and Tanner Brunson; the Florence High School Eagles Boys Soccer Team defeated Bay High to claim the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship; and
WHEREAS, finishing the season 14-9-1, the Eagles outscored opponents this season 70 to 39, with both statistics being marked improvements over last season; and
WHEREAS, a season of redemption, the Eagles had the opportunity to play the number one ranked team in 4A, Amory, who ended their championship run last year, and after a heated game, Florence defeated their rivals 2-1 to claim the North State Crown; and
WHEREAS, the championship match against Bay High School was also a redemption match, as they had defeated the Eagles 3-1 in November, but after drawing level at 1-1, neither team was able to score in overtime and Florence was able to pull the win out with their penalty kick prowess; and
WHEREAS, Florence's team statistics were impressive, and there were outstanding headers, strikes, penalty kicks and goals by individual players, but the key to this team's success has been the constant team atmosphere and year-round hard work; and
WHEREAS, the Florence Eagles Boys Soccer Team is comprised of very talented and distinguished young men, who ultimately catapulted them to winning the 4A state championship: Logan Helms, GK; Ethan Young, GK; Charleston Sherman, DEF; Josh Heflin, D, MF; Bailey Mickle, MF; Baylor Little, MF; Keaton Sandifer, DEF; Ayden Ward, MF; Austin Lamb, MF; Ashton Jimenez, MF, FWD; Chasten Lamb, FWD, MF; Jacob Gifford, MF, FWD; Will Trammel, DEF; Logan Howard, DEF; Jacob Gilmore, FWD; Ben Duncan, FWD; Bailey Guess, FWD, MF; Tanner Brunson, MF, D, F; Bryson Tucker, FWD, D; Connor May, MF; Ruston Ramsey, DEF; Tristan Watkins, MF, FWD; Riley Cohen, DEF; Landon Brewer, DEF; Trevor Martain, MF; Clay Cantrell, DEF; Steven Watts, FWD; Clint Roberts, DEF; Tate Sheppard, MF; Head Coach, Joshua Cavanaugh; Assistant Coach, Bill Hood; Managers, Zeak Shorter, Kevin Michel and Liam Cavanaugh; and
WHEREAS, the Eagles have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Joshua Cavanaugh and Assistant Coach Bill Hood, who have broadened the Eagles' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend the superb accomplishments of Mississippi's student-athletes, especially those such as the Florence High School Eagles Boys Soccer Team, whose excellence on and off the field brings honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Florence High School Eagles Boys Soccer Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship and extend best wishes to the team and coaches for continued success in all of their future athletic and academic endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Head Coach Joshua Cavanaugh, Principal Tony Martin, the Rankin County School Board and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
