MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2026 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Whaley, Chism

Senate Resolution 111

(As Adopted by Senate)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE INGOMAR ATTENDANCE CENTER LADY FALCONS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH ANDY WILBANKS FOR THEIR CLASS 1A 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON.

     WHEREAS, the Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team had already proven themselves in the 2025 regular season, and they did not miss a beat in the playoffs.  They defeated Ethel with a sharp 3-0 win on October 17, 2025.  The victory was familiar territory for the Lady Falcons who have won 16 matches in a row; and

     WHEREAS, Ingomar's game kept improving.  The team won each set by more points than the last.  The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-21, and 25-17; and

     WHEREAS, the team competes in MHSAA 1A/2A volleyball, with a roster often composed of players from 8th to 12th Grade:  Abigail Miller, Ansley Robbins, Daylen Grisham, Libby Tolbert, Lexi McLarty, Briley Stout, Bella Phifer, Rebecca Ball, Mallory Mathews, Rivers Ashley, Ella Hart Wilbanks, Makynlee Dillard, Lorabell Faulkner, Isabelle Edwards, Tyrani Jones, Baylee Glasson, Peyton Wray and Kinsley Vandiver; and Head Coach Andy Wilbanks; 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 Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team and Head Coach Andy Wilbanks for their Class 1A 2025 Championship season, 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 Head Coach Andy Wilbanks, forwarded to Ingomar Principal Grant Goolsby and the Union County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.