Senate Resolution 42

(As Adopted by Senate)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAMAR SCHOOL "RAIDERS" GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH COURTNEY SCHIMELPFENING FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST MAIS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, we join the students, coaches, parents and faculty at Lamar School in Meridian, Mississippi, in celebrating the "Raiders" girls volleyball team's first MAIS 5A State Championship in program history; and

WHEREAS, on October 19, 2022, the Lamar School "Raiders" swept Simpson Academy in three sets to win the MAIS 5A State Championship at Mississippi College; and

WHEREAS, Lamar School earned first-round bye in the start of the playoffs and then swept Madison St. Joe 3-0 to advance to the State Championship for the second year in a row; and

WHEREAS, after last year's loss in the State Championship, the "Raiders'" theme for the 2022 season was all about redemption and getting back to the State Championship once again. Lamar School has not lost a single set all 2022 season long to any 5A teams. Earlier in the year, the "Raiders" swept the "Cougars" twice. They were able to win all three sets in the championship series; and

WHEREAS, Seniors Harleigh Gray, Carley Rolison, Kaylee Brown and Ava Temple were the four seniors who helped carry this young "Raiders" team back to the State Championship; and

WHEREAS, State Championship Head Coach, Courtney Schimelpfening said about the "Raiders'" win, "So proud. We've worked tirelessly, endlessly, constantly and consistently to be standing here right in this moment to win in the state championships." The "Raiders'" redemption tour came to an end in the best way possible, as State Champs; and

WHEREAS, the 2022 "Raiders" Championship roster is: Ashby Woods, Emma Hale, Ella Temple, Kaylee Brown, Rylee Schimelpfening, Carley Rolison, Caroline Fruge, Ava Temple, Harleigh Gray, Emily Price, Mallory Smith, Sellers Breaux and Bailey Brook Mayatt; Head Coach Courtney Schimelpfening and Assistant Coach Alex Schimelpfening; 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 Lamar School "Raiders" Girls Volleyball Team and Head Coach Courtney Schimelpfening for winning their first MAIS 5A State Championship, and extend to the team, coaches, parents, and sponsors our best wishes for future success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Courtney Schimelpfening for the team, forwarded to Lamar School Headmaster Leigh Ann Ballou and the Board of Trustees, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.