MS SC610

Commends Canton High School "Lady Tigers" for defeating South Jones 67-45 to win the MHSAA 5A State Championship on March 9, 2013, the first state title in school history

Recognizes Coach Melissa Word as Metro Girls Basketball "Coach of the Year" in her 15th year coaching at Canton High School, marking her second time receiving the honor

Honors senior forward Ashley Beals as game MVP with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks, along with contributions from Jamilah Sanders (13 points), Andreal Fleming (10 points), and Salleria Travis (10 points)

Notes the team finished with a 29-4 overall record and shot 51.8% from the field in the championship game

Directs the resolution be presented to Coach Word, forwarded to Superintendent Dwight Luckett, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps