Senate Concurrent Resolution 586

(As Adopted by Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE OCEAN SPRINGS "LADY GREYHOUNDS" GIRLS SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE MHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH DRAMATIC FINAL KICK.

WHEREAS, eight Ocean Springs Girls Soccer Team players stepped up for shoot-out penalty kicks on February 9, 2019, and all eight were successful. The result was a 1-0 victory over Madison Central for the Mississippi High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) 6A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Greyhounds had to be perfect because Madison Central converted its first seven attempts before Ocean Springs' Goalkeeper A'leigh Coleman stopped a shot. After her save, Jackie Dilorenzo put the ball past the Madison Central Goalkeeper for the game and championship winner. "A'leigh had just made an awesome save so I was really nervous. If I missed, it would have had to go to another round of penalty kicks," Dilorenzo said. As the eighth kicker, she didn't expect to have a shot; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Greyhounds (17-3-3) won their second State Title in Neil Scott's first season as Coach. "That is absolutely the most worthwhile experience I have had as a Coach," he said. "The ultimate goal is to win a State Championship and it was achieved in what was definitely a team effort"; and

WHEREAS, the game went to a shootout after the teams battled scoreless through 80 minutes of regulation time and 30 minutes of overtime. Prior to Dilorenzo's game winner, Mallory Bellon, Makenzie Ezell, Ameris Taylor, Erin Clifford, Kaylee Foster, Loren Winters and Kinsley Harmon made good on penalty kicks. Each faced pressure because Madison Central went first each round; and

WHEREAS, it was Ocean Springs' third extra-time win in the playoffs. The Lady Greyhounds defeated George County 2-0 in overtime and Brandon in a shootout. Not counting shoot-out penalty kicks, Ocean Springs allowed only one goal in 400 minutes of playoff action; and

WHEREAS, the 2019 Lady Greyhounds Soccer Team Championship Roster is: A'leigh Coleman, GK; Hannah Paoletti, GK; Kinsley Harmon D, FORW; Haileigh Button, FORW; Lola Taylor, MF; Georgia Kate Daniels, MF; Hayden Neff, FORW; Erin Clifford, D; Daelyn Kell, MF; Sydney Tonini, MF; Jackie Dilorenzo, MF; Marley Gilfoil, D, FORW; Vienna Banks, D; Kaylee Foster, D; Danielle Pasquini, FORW; Sydney Johnson, FORW, MF; Mallory Bellon, MF; Grace Passarelli, MF; Loren Winters, D; Makenzie Ezell, D; Katy Pocreva, D; Mackenzie Winters, D; Tiffany Beasley, FORW; Ameris Taylor, D, FORW; Kinzey Reidy, D; Kadence Bennett, MF; Gillian May, D; Hannah Smith, GK; Fionna Smith, MF; and Jayda Ransom, FORW; Head Coach Neil Scott and Assistant Coach Mike Martin; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize these 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 Ocean Springs "Lady Greyhounds" Girls Soccer Team for winning the Class 6A State Championship with Dramatic Final Kick, and extend our best wishes to the team members, coaches, parents and sponsors for future success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Neil Scott and Ocean Springs High School Principal Vickie J. Tiblier, forwarded to the Ocean Springs School Board, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.