Bill Text: MS SR36 | 2021 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Commend Coahoma County High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team for Class 2A State Championship.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-03-22 - Adopted [SR36 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2021-SR36-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2021 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Jackson (11th), McCaughn
Senate Resolution 36
(As Adopted by Senate)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE COAHOMA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "RED PANTHERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH DERRICK MOORE FOR WINNING THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE MHSAA CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Coahoma County High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team defeated Newton 46-40 on March 5, 2021, to win the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship. Coahoma County High School, the defending State Champion, has won four out of the last five titles; and
WHEREAS, after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, crowd capacity at the Mississippi Coliseum was increased to 50%, and fans sprung into action to support their team, resulting in an atmosphere reminiscent of past Championship weeks at the Big House; and
WHEREAS, "I'm just happy for those guys, especially the ones who have never been there," said Coahoma County Coach Derrick Moore of getting back to the Championship Game. However, getting on the brink of a Championship was different in 2020-2021. The Red Panthers only played six regular season games on the court due to the COVID-19 pandemic and had several new players from Coahoma Early College High School (CECHS). The former Tigers transferred to Coahoma County after CECHS went to a true early college format. "We brought in the old team for a scrimmage every practice," Coach Moore said. "That was the only way we could generate some kind of game"; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Coahoma County High School Boys Basketball Class 2A Championship Team Roster is: Christopher Abby, Christian Banks, Chrishunn Banks, Harlem Bell, Cameron Bell, Jatavious Crawford, Jermel Daniels, Cameron Eagins, Gerasmus Eagins, Jeremy George, Keyun Johnson, Mishone Jones, Lamont Lee, Keshawn Maddox, Tyler Martin, Amarian Phillips, Demarjay Rucker, Hershel Washington, Anthony Williams, Martin Williams, Montavious Winfield and Alex Young; Head Coach Derrick Moore and Assistant Coach Charles Nolan; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the defending Champions of the MSHAA Class 2A State Championship who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Coahoma County High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team and Coach Derrick Moore for winning their second consecutive MHSAA Class 2A State Championship, and extend to the team, coaches, parents and sponsors our best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Derrick Moore for the team and Principal Cortney Jackson, forwarded to the Coahoma County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
