MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2014 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Hudson, Butler (38th), Gandy, Jackson (32nd), Jolly, Montgomery, Simmons (12th), Watson
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND SALUTING THE FORREST COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL "AGGIES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACH LARRY DOLAN FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST-EVER MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, behind Senior running back Dontavian Lee and Senior quarterback Carter Hankins, the Forrest County Agricultural High School "Aggies" Football Team and Coach Larry Dolan made history on December 7, 2013, by defeating the favored Lafayette County "Commodores" 21 to 6 for their first-ever Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship; and
WHEREAS, "This is for the community and everyone that has supported us," Forrest County Coach Larry Dolan said. "We were going to do what we have done all year, which is run the football and come out here and take care of business." Coach Dolan is 113-51 in 14 seasons at Forrest County Agricultural High School. That gave him the most victories in Forrest County Agricultural High School Football school history; and
WHEREAS, the Aggies (13-2) clinched their first-ever State Championship in school history; and
WHEREAS, Dontavian Lee, a Mississippi State commit, rushed for 43 yards on 14 carries, but he had a crucial 15-yard touchdown catch with 4:20 left in the third quarter to give Forrest County a 21-6 lead. Lee had 3 receptions for 49 yards. Forrest County quarterback Carter Hankins threw for 154 yards, completing 10-of-18 attempts with two touchdowns. He also had a two-yard rushing touchdown to put the Aggies up 14-6 on the last play of the first half; and
WHEREAS, the Forrest County defense allowed Lafayette 18 yards passing and 26 yards on six carries. Lafayette had 37 carries for 201 yards; and
WHEREAS, the 2013 Forrest County Agricultural High School Football Team Roster is: Stephen Hawthorne, CB; Peyton Todd, CB; Branin Harris, RB; Grady Slade, WR; Cedarius Sims, LB; Corey Husband, WR; Kiishawn Smith, LB; Armillo Henry, DE; Aaron Smith, DL; Carter Hankins, QB; Blake Bass, RB; Landon Ware, QB; Robert Baxter, DE; John Dillon, CB; Kaden Scott, WR; Darius Leggett, RB; Clay Lee, LB; Jordan Smith, DL; Mar'Ques Payton, S; Zhauntre Mcelroy, CB; Wong Kirkland, RB; Kenny Scott, FS; Greg Linear, DE; Juwan Brown, CB; Dustin Loftin, LB; Austin Boyle, DL; Dontavian Lee, RB; J'Quille Washington, FS; Amar Travis, RB; Logan Hill, LB; JW Terry, OL; Brady Bass, OL; Kirklan Killings, DL; Ricky Mosley, DT; Hunter Jerome, DL; Anthony Moffett, OL; Aaron Herrington, DL; Cade Smith, OL; Blake Morrow, OL; Garrett Clinton, OL; Jayce Riggs, OL; Taylor Carter, OL; Hunter Soileau, OL; Keionda Smith, DL; Anthony Plante, DL; Will Howard, OL; Zachary Tucker, OL; Nick Cawthon, OL; Jake Cameron, DL; Akeem Blakley, DL; Joseph Moniz, TE; Richard Sims, CB; Brandon Grayson, DE; Taylor Boyle, K; Dalton Hamby, DL; Tavaris Owens, WR; David Hogan, TE; and Justin Terrell, DL; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we pay tribute to this history-making team 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 recognize and salute the Forrest County Agricultural High School "Aggies" Football Team and 14-year Coach Larry Dolan for winning their first-ever Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A State Championship, and extend our best wishes to the team, coaches, parents and sponsors for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Dolan and Forrest County Agricultural High School Superintendent Dr. Jerry J. Morgan and School Board, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.