Bill Text: MS HR97 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Germantown High School Cheerleading Team; commend on winning UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-03-12 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR97 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR97-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative McMillan
House Resolution 97
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL MAVERICKS CHEERLEADING TEAM AND HEAD CHEER COACH NEELY UMPHLETT ON WINNING THE UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION (UCA) NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GAME DAY CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2026, with an unbelievable performance that will surely go down in school history, the Germantown High School Mavericks Cheerleading Team reigned supreme when the cheerleaders were named the 2026 Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Champions in the Game Day category at Walt Disney World Resort; and
WHEREAS, not to be left out of the celebration in Orlando, the Mavericks Small Coed Cheer Team, comprised of 18 students, incredibly added to the school history-making event by pulling off a flawless, zero deduction routine in the UCA's Traditional category, which earned the squad a Top 10 finish at Nationals by placing ninth out of 27 teams, further solidifying the Germantown High cheerleading program's impeccable reputation as one consistently delivering energy, excitement and school spirit to the crowds; and
WHEREAS, having brought home a third-place finish in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) State Cheerleading Championship in December, the Mavericks' success at the UCA National Championship capped off a phenomenal season during which both teams "worked tirelessly, supported one another, and represented Germantown with so much heart," according to Head Cheer Coach Neely Umphlett; and
WHEREAS, the Mavericks Cheerleading Squad has developed unparalleled teamwork and a spirit of trust in each other, consistently making their precise movements appear effortless as the athletically fit members of the squad safely perform complex routines as a single, cohesive unit; and
WHEREAS, the exceptional accomplishments of the Germantown High School cheerleaders would not be possible without the tireless intensive training, positive attitudes and enthusiasm of each of the following talented student-athletes who comprise the 2025-2026 cheerleading squad: Abby Blair Boutwell, Adriana Brown, Reagan Burrell, Caitlin Cockrell, Devin Correia, KJ Culver, Bella Della Valentina, Ansley DeLoach, Zion Denson, Christian Dismuke, Zoe Efstratiou, McClain Ellis, Elise Fisher, Abby Grace Gorman, Leah Graham, Bella Haley, Alyssa Harrison, Ellen Huff, Khandi Johnson (mascot), Laura Jones, Niayla Knight, Lexi Kountouris, Jasmine Lastique, Maggie Lindley, Aubrey Mapp (mascot), Sonnie Pace, Sage Pendergrass (mascot), Presley Pinnix, Avery Robinson, Natalie Rodrigues, Celia Stribling, Amelia Stricklin, Addy Reese Thetford, Noah Thomas, Toni Thornton, AJ Vance, Jordan Whitley and Caroline Zorn; and
WHEREAS, the cheerleaders have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Cheer Coach Neely Umphlett, who has described the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship as a "dream come true," and Assistant Coach Hannah Mitchell, who together have combined their considerable talents and years of experience to refine the squad's skills and precision in execution; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor the achievements of outstanding student-athletes such as the Germantown High School Mavericks Cheerleaders, who have brought honor to their families, school, community and the entire State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Germantown High School Mavericks Cheerleading Team and Head Cheer Coach Neely Umphlett on winning the 2026 Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship in the Game Day category and extend best wishes for continued success in all their future athletic and academic endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Head Cheer Coach Neely Umphlett on behalf of the Germantown High School Mavericks Cheerleading Team and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
