MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2026 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Johnson

Senate Resolution 72

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PCS) BOBCAT GOLF TEAM AND HEAD COACH DREW MATTISON FOR WINNING THE 2025 MHSAA CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

     WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025, the Presbyterian Christian School (PCS) Bobcat Golf Team won the 2025 MHSAA Class 3A Championship with a total score of 616(+40); and

     WHEREAS, the Bobcats finished 12 strokes ahead of runner-up St. Patrick; and

     WHEREAS, the team score 616(+40) was over two rounds (313 in R1, 303 in R2).  This championship win followed the team's move to the MHSAA, where they continued to show strong performance in the region; and

     WHEREAS, the 2025 Presbyterian Christian School Golf Team in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is led by Head Coach Drew Mattison.  The roster features a competitive lineup, including John Walker Brinson, Cannon Callaway, Cooper Callaway, Seth Hataway, Gunner Papelbon, Charles Rogers, Hammond Sackler, Henson Sharpe, and Wade Whitehead; 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Presbyterian Christian School Bobcat Golf Team and Head Coach Drew Mattison for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 3A State Championship, and extend to the team, coaches, parents and sponsors our best wishes for continued success.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Head Coach Drew Mattison and Head of School Jimmy Messer for the team, forwarded to the PCS Board of Directors and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.