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Commends and congratulates the H.W. Byers Lady Lions Basketball Team and Head Coach Jason Thompson for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A State Championship on March 13, 2014, defeating Scott Central 69-54.

Recognizes the team's fourth consecutive state championship and sixth overall gold ball, with eight straight appearances at the Mississippi Coliseum and prior state titles in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Highlights the team's 25-8 season record and the achievements of four seniors: Jequira Thompson (Scholar Athlete Award), Richenda Crutcher, Miracle Duncan (Player of the Game with 16 rebounds), and Laniqua Collins, all of whom won championships throughout their high school careers.

Notes the Lady Lions' effective box-and-one defensive strategy against Scott Central's nation's number one high school player Victoria Vivians, with notable performances including Gulledge (20 points), Crutcher (15 points and 6 assists), and Duncan (13 points).

Directs distribution of the resolution to H.W. Byers High School, Head Coach Jason Thompson, and the Capitol Press Corps.