Bill Text: MS SC525 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend 2016 Clinton High School "Arrows" Football Team for winning their first Class 6A State Championship.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-07 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC525 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-SC525-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Frazier, Barnett, Blount, Jackson (32nd), Kirby, Norwood
Senate Concurrent Resolution 525
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2016 CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL "ARROWS" FOOTBALL TEAM LED BY OUTSTANDING SENIOR CAM AKERS AND HEAD COACH JUDD BOSWELL FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST MHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, these are plays Mississippians will recount years from now when relaying the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A Championship Game that was played December 2, 2016, at Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State. They were the plays that cemented Cam Akers' status as one of the Magnolia State's all-time greatest high school players. They were the plays that lifted Clinton to a 49-35 win against Pearl and its first State Championship; and
WHEREAS, Pearl (11-4) entered the game red hot, wining nine straight and not allowing more than 14 points in a game since September 30. Cam Akers ended his remarkable high school career with a storybook finish that included the 6A Title, 217 rushing yards and two throwing touchdowns. "This was," Akers said, "the perfect ending"; and
WHEREAS, in the middle of it all was Akers, but there were also others. Linebacker Jacobi Hearn had a 14-yard run on a fake punt to extend a drive; the offensive line had one of its better blocking games of the season; and the Arrows' defense played inspired throughout and constantly created pressure. Hearn also had 10 tackles while defensive back Kam White had six tackles and an interception. "We wanted this more than anything," Akers said. "We wanted this for the City of Clinton; and
WHEREAS, "The feeling is unbelievable," Clinton Coach Judd Boswell said. "We are 6A State Champions. We have been battle-tested and these kids never quit. Cam is unbelievable in every way"; and
WHEREAS, the Clinton High School "Arrows" Football Team Roster is: Cam Lewis, Reginald Landing, Cam Akers, Austin Perkins, Kam'ron White, Taishun Davis, Darius Maberry, Rashaad Toler, Dixon Kerion, Jacobi Hearn, Christian Johnson, Trey Banks, Haven Barnes, Walker Burchfield, Joseph Mason, Jonathan Wright, Jordan Patton, Javian Paige, Delawrence Butler, Shannon Donaldson, TJ Garner, Dezavius Minor, Mike Thompson, Desmyn Baker, Bryce Sims, Braxton Davis, Terrance Newell, Greg Evans, Benjamin Humphries, Keshawn Harris, Joshua Brown, Bryce Turner, Tucker Barefoot, Demoire Johnson, Peyton Arnold, Parker Lee, Tristan Dodson, Cedric Cornelius, Deondre Cooper, Darius Brent, Rushil Patel, Matthieu Welch, Kenzie Mackline, McKenzie Mackline, Dennis Williams, Jackson Mayor, Ryan Davis, Nick Harper, Calvert White, Chantz Taylor, Kadarrious Burton, Ronnie Thomas, Tyrie Peguis, John Baugh, Chris Brown, Benjamin Barner, Johnathan Johnson, Caleb McGowen, Anthony Floyd, Alex Acker, Sidney Wells, Ruben Melo, Jaylen Smith, Jordyn Leonard, Justin Kelly, Jimmy Bennett, Cody Harrigill, Travis Williams, Kadarion Gray, Devin Armstrong, Tyeler Grishby, Keyon Randal, Matthew Bailey, Marcus Henderson, Lekendric Sims, Patrick Powe, Jr., Jordan Crews, John Lott, Javarius Heard, Jermain Brown, Kaylen Hamilton, Braxton Bailey, Malik Nyugen and Head Coach Judd Boswell; and it is with great pride that we note this singular achievement by a group of student athletes who have brought honor to their school, their coaches, their community, and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the 2016 Clinton High School "Arrows" Football Team led by outstanding Senior Cam Akers and Head Coach Judd Boswell for winning their first MHSAA Class 6A State Championship, and extend our best wishes to the team, coaches, parents, and sponsors for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Judd Boswell for the team, forwarded to Clinton High School Principal Anthony Goins and the School Board for the Clinton School District, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
