Senate Concurrent Resolution 560

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL "BULLDOGS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DAN BRADY FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, on December 3, 2021, the Bay Springs High School "Bulldogs" defeated Simmons-Hollandale High School for the 2021 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 1A State Football Championship; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Ross ran for 219 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs brought home the school's first Football Championship by downing the undefeated Blue Devils 32-12 at M.M. Roberts Stadium on the University of Southern Mississippi's campus. Bay Springs (12-1-1) gave Coach Dan Brady his first win with the Bulldogs in two trips to a State Title Game; and

WHEREAS, "I don't know if I've ever been any happier in my life," Coach Brady said. "Just to see a bunch of kids work so hard and a community that wanted something so bad and they finally got it"; and

WHEREAS, the Bulldogs' 32 points were the most allowed in a single game by Simmons (13-1), which had given up just 65 points in 13 regular-season and playoff games; and

WHEREAS, the Blue Devils led 12-8 after one quarter. Bay Springs answered less than three minutes later on Anthony Newell's four-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion run by Tyrick Jones to take an 8-6 lead. The Blue Devils appeared to have padded their lead late in the third quarter but from that point on, Anthony Ross and the Bulldogs took control. Ross scored on a one-yard run on fourth-and-goal that gave Bay Springs a 14-12 lead and Tony Johnson's pass to Anthony Newell doubled the Bulldogs' lead to 16-12 heading into the fourth quarter. Ross broke a 34-yard TD run with less than seven minutes left to play, and Demarian Jones iced the game with a 24-yard scoring run; and

WHEREAS, the 2021 Bay Springs High School "Bulldogs" Football Team Championship Roster is: Tremayne Wheaton, Jadius McCormick, Jaylen Gammage, Trevarius Keyes, Demarion Campbell, Kevin Keyes, King Cole, Jeremiah Gavin, Cartize Booth, Destin Nelson, Tyler Hartfield, Caleb Plummer, Jayvion Cunningham, Julius Holliday, Kamron Beavers, Omarion Shaw, Demarian Jones, Jamarcus Smith, Cornell Na Butler, Dalyn Pierce, Anthony Ross, Charles Carr, Brandon Clayton, Anthony Newell, Jamare Holiday, Kavaji Bolton, James Wilson, Tyrick Jones, Jarail Washington, Tyrice Holoway, John Andrews, Jr., Kerrion Keyes, Aubrey Gilmore, Zyon Ross, James Ross, Destin Nelson, Demetrius Roberts, Ladarren Gammage, Tyrique Roberts, Malaki Page, Espen Campbell, Nathan Gavin, Jakeal Evans, Landon Jones, Kelo Thigpen, Rondarius Henry, Tony Johnson and Jacoby Johnson; and Head Coach Dan Brady; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this group 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 commend and congratulate the Bay Springs High School "Bulldogs" Football Team and Head Coach Dan Brady for winning their first State Football 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 Coach Dan Brady for the team, forwarded to Bay Springs Principal Dr. Kesia Pope and the Jasper County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.