MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2018 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), Norwood, Simmons (12th)

Senate Concurrent Resolution 631

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE COAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL "RED PANTHERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH DERRICK MOORE FOR WINNING THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

     WHEREAS, on March 10, 2018, Coahoma High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team's Marquise Percy walked from the floor at the Mississippi Coliseum holding the Golden Ball Trophy like it was his baby.  He carried it all the way to the locker room, where he and his teammates rallied around it and celebrated their 62-46 win over Bay Springs and their second straight Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) 2A State Title; and

     WHEREAS, the Red Panthers were more physical, and that is becoming a common theme in March at the Big House.  It was clear from the start of the Championship Game that Coahoma controlled its own destiny, and it wasn't going to be denied.  The Red Panthers (29-4) never trailed.  They built a 31-13 halftime lead and held a double-digit lead throughout the rest of the game.  Jai'sheldon Yates had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Coahoma, and Bentavious Galmore added 10 points and six rebounds with four assists and four steals; and

     WHEREAS, Bay Springs tried everything.  They pressed, they double-teamed and they tried to run with Coahoma.  Nothing worked, and by the six-minute mark in the fourth quarter, the Red Panthers' lead was back to 19 (50-31); and

     WHEREAS, the 2018 Coahoma High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team Championship Roster is:  Bentavious Galmore, PG; Markevious Holmes, G; Derrick Moore, SF; Jeffrey Fisher, W; Dewayne Rucker, SF; Timothy Sack, G; Jay'sheldon Yates, C; Tarkevius Logan, F; Marquise Percy, G; Markivus Phillips, PG, SG; Jermaine Fry, W; Keyshawn Thomas, G; Melvin Jenkins; Tykeevious Taylor, PF; Tajah Williams, C; and Clint Davis, F; and

     WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this group of student athletes 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, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Coahoma High School "Red Panthers" Boys Basketball Team and Coach Derrick Moore for winning their second consecutive Class 2A State Championship, and extend to the players, coaches, parents and sponsors our best wishes for future success.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Derrick Moore and Coahoma Principal Lynn Lang for the team, forwarded to the Coahoma County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.