MS SC614

Commends and congratulates the Kemper County High School "Wildcats" Boys Basketball Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A State Championship on March 1, 2012, defeating defending champion Booneville 75-65.

Recognizes senior Devonta Pollard, a McDonald's All-American, who recorded a triple-double in his final high school game and helped lead the team to their first state title since 1992.

Honors Coach Kelvin Young and Assistant Coach Darryl O. Carter, whose team finished 28-8 after a 5-6 start, ending a 20-year championship drought since the previous title.

Lists the complete 2011-2012 championship roster of 17 players and coaching staff.

Directs that the resolution be presented to Coach Kelvin Young, Assistant Coach Darryl O. Carter, and Principal Calvin Melton, forwarded to the Kemper County School Board, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.