Senate Resolution 46

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL HAWKS AND LADY HAWKS GOLF TEAMS AND COACH TREVIN BURGE FOR SWEEPING THE 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

WHEREAS, in a remarkable achievement for Hancock High School, the boy and girls golf teams secured Class 6A State Championships in back-to-back weeks, marking a historic sweep for the school; and

WHEREAS, the Hancock boys (Hawks) captured their title on October 29, 2024, at Mallard Pointe Golf Course in Sardis, Mississippi, finishing 16 strokes ahead of runner-up Saltillo; and

WHEREAS, just one week earlier, the Hancock girls (Lady Hawks) dominated their championship at The Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian, winning by a staggering 53 shots over Saltillo; and

WHEREAS, the girls team, lead by sophomore Karstyn Altese, who finished in first place, and senior Kenley Archer, who took second, was in a class of its own throughout the tournament. Altese finished with a two-day total of 144, cruising to a 10-shot victory, and Archer shot a two-day total of 154. Hancock's Kaylee Mays also had an impressive showing, finishing sixth; and

WHEREAS, for the boys, the team followed in the girls' footsteps, claiming the title after finishing as the runner-up last year; and

WHEREAS, senior Logan Jensen, who earned the individual state championship, and eighth-grader Rowdy Foster helped the Hawks build a commanding 13-shot lead after the first day. Jensen shot an incredible 5-under 67 in the first round, and Foster posted an impressive 1-over 73. "I could tell during the range session that Logan and Rowdy were dialed in and ready to go low," said Coach Trevin Burge. On the second day, seventh-grader Madden Baughman led the way for Hancock with a 5-over 77, helping to extend the team's lead despite some difficult course conditions. Owen Russell, Aiden McCann and Parker Hess also played pivotal roles, with Russell improving on his first-round score by posting an 81 on the second day; and

WHEREAS, Hancock had three players finish in the top 10: Jensen in first, Foster in fourth and Baughman in eighth; and

WHEREAS, the success of Hancock's golf program is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes, as well as the strong support from school administrators and the Hancock athletic department; and

WHEREAS, Coach Burge expressed his gratitude to The Club at Diamondhead and its director of golf, Chris Altese, for their ongoing support and for providing top-tier facilities for the team; and

WHEREAS, with both boys and girls teams claiming state titles in consecutive weeks, Hancock has cemented itself as a dominant force in Mississippi high school golf, showcasing not just talent but a spirit of teamwork, determination and community pride. The sweep is a testament to the strength of the golf program at Hancock, setting the bar for years to come:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Hancock High School Hawks and Lady Hawks Golf Teams and Coach Trevin Burge for sweeping the 6A State Championship and extend our best wishes for a continuation of the strength of this golf program which brings great pride to the community and to the State of Mississippi.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Trevin Burge for both teams, forwarded to the Principal of Hancock High School, Mrs. Tara Ladner, the Hancock County School Board, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.