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MS SC572
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
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West Point High School "Green Wave" football team defeated Laurel High School 29-8 in the Class 5A Mississippi High School Football Championship Game on December 3, 2016.
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The Green Wave finished with a 14-1 record, winning 12 consecutive games, and claimed their eighth state championship in ten title game appearances.
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Junior Marcus Murphy led the team with 141 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries, while West Point's defense held Laurel to only 98 total yards and six first downs.
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The resolution commends the team, Head Coach Chris Chambless, and coaching staff for bringing honor to West Point High School and the State of Mississippi.
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The resolution directs presentation of this commendation to Coach Chambless, West Point Principal Jermaine Taylor, and the Clay County Board of Education.
Legislative Description
Commend West Point High School "Green Wave" Football Team for winning 8th State Championship.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/14/2017