House Resolution 16

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "WILDCATS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH TYRONE SHORTER FOR WINNING THE 2022 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the slogan, "Big Louisville" for the 2022 Louisville "Wildcats" Football team covered shirts and posters throughout the west side of M.M. Roberts Stadium on December 3, 2022, and the word "big" is certainly fitting for what Louisville (14-1) put together in the final minute of its 17-14 win against Mendenhall (12-2) in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, Wildcat Gabriel Moore forced a big fumble to get Louisville the ball back with 32 seconds to go, and huge 14-yard and 19-yard completions by Keyarrion Jackson got the team into field goal range, and once in range, Deidrick Hunt booted a beautiful 27-yard field goal to give Louisville its first state title since 2020; and

WHEREAS, after the game, Louisville Head Coach Tyrone Shorter said he had confidence in his kicker, Hunt, throughout the game and especially at the buzzer, and the Wildcats set the tone of the game early, jumping out to a 7-0 lead after a 13-play opening drive; and

WHEREAS, the beginning drive, capped by Kendon Sanders' 2-yard touchdown run, was met by a quick three-and-out by the Wildcats' defense, and the lead was extended to 14-0 quickly with Louisville going 33 yards on six plays for another score, this time by Nigel Anderson with a 7-yard touchdown run; and

WHEREAS, the teams exchanged failed offensive drives throughout the second half, setting up the moment for Hunt, who immediately embraced his long snapper as the celebration of Louisville's 11th state title began; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats are 11-0 in title games, a number Coach Shorter is well aware of, as he "didn't want to be the first coach to come down here and lose it"; and

WHEREAS, the 2022 Louisville High School Wildcats Championship Roster is comprised of the following talented athletes: Josiah Steele, Jykevious Goss, Nigel Anderson, Christavious Savior, Kendon Sanders, Jayllum Hoskins, Gabriel Moore, Keyarrion Jackson, Xavier Hunt, Corxavier Coleman, TayQuon McKinney, Kenneth Hill, Deniro Jackson, Swahili Earby, Khallin Macon, Robert Long, Kamron Tripplett, De'Areius Norton, Triston Edwards, Semaj Knowles, Xzarion Haynes, Victor Rush, Jaden Tripplett, Randerous Leonard, Travon McDonald, Jaylin Jordan, Laterrious Haynes, Hakeem Holman, Jacari Owens, Dallas Lee, Caden Thompkins, Tyler Glenn, Caleb Hughes, Eric Tripplett, Armon Tripplett, Jayshunn Robbins, Ayden Coleman, JaQuay Haynes, Zytavious Pledge, Tristan Harrington, Timothy Hoskins, Chase Fairley, Dyjaylen Miller, Gregory Jernigan, Dayton Hampton, Aaron Moore, Cameron Hampton, Seth Fairley, Zavion Harrington, Wynn Ewing, Dontea Cross, Jr., Cameron Skeen, Jeremiah Ash, Jamarion Culberson, Ladarrious Cunningham, Bryceston Cistrunk, Marquavion Jackson, Chris Hickman, Kellon Mann, Nazyrion Goss, Joshua Ammons, Noah Childs, Davin Caldwell, Ceidrick Hunt, Kirkland Triplett, Kristain Eiland, Tyjavian Davis, Jacob Walker, Davian Caldwell, Jayshun Robbins and Korben Sanders; Head Coach Tyrone Shorter, Assistant Coaches, Chris Carlisle and Javancy Jones; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize this group of student athletes and their coach, Head Coach Tyrone Shorter, who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the 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 Louisville High School "Wildcats" Football Team and Head Coach Tyrone Shorter for winning the 2022 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship, and extend best wishes to the team, coaches, parents and sponsors for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Head Coach Tyrone Shorter for the team as well as Louisville High School Principal, Mr. Danya Turner, the Louisville Municipal Separate School District Board of Trustees and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.