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Commends and congratulates the Collins High School Tigers Football Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A State Championship on December 7, 2014, defeating Charleston High School 28-20 in overtime at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville.

Recognizes Head Coach Ryan Earnest and assistant coaches Chuck Maxie, Scott Minchew, Kris Thigpen, Terrance Bivens, Arkolloitte Smith, Reggie Johnson, Adam McKenzie, and Jan Lewis for their leadership and development of the team.

Highlights the team's 14-2 season record and this being Collins' third state championship title, achieved through team atmosphere and year-round hard work despite starting as underdogs.

Notes key moments including quarterback Detric Hawthorn's overtime touchdown pass to Mark McLaurin and Julius Hawthorn's defensive play deflecting the final game-winning pass attempt.

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Head Coach Ryan Earnest, Principal Brian Bagwell, the Covington County Board of Education, and the Capitol Press Corps.