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IN HR0042
Resolution
Status
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Noe
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AI Summary
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Indiana House of Representatives officially recognizes and congratulates Indianapolis Metropolitan High School's boys basketball team for winning the Class A state basketball championship in 2011, their first title in four years of existence.
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Metropolitan High School defeated Triton High School Trojans 59-55 in the final game, with four Pumas players scoring in double figures and the team holding off a late rally.
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The team overcame substantial obstacles including having no home gym, no practice uniforms, playing all games on the road, and sleeping at their coach's home before the championship game.
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Jerrbryon Graves' game-winning half-court shot against regional opponent Madison Shawe Memorial was featured on ESPN as the Pumas rose from relative unknowns to tournament standouts.
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The Principal Clerk of the House is directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Coach Nick Reich and the members of the Pumas basketball team.
Legislative Description
Honoring Metropolitan HS, Indianapolis, basketball Class A state champions.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
4/14/2011