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MS SC629

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Olive Branch High School "Conquistadors" Boys Basketball Team won the first-ever Class 5A state championship for DeSoto County with a 28-4 season record and defeated Forest Hill 64-44 on March 9, 2018, at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson.

  • D.J. Jeffries led the championship game with 20 points, Joe Cooper added 11 points, and Cameron Matthews scored 10 points in the title-clinching victory.

  • The Conquistadors led 14-9 after the first quarter, extended to 28-20 at halftime, and dominated the second half with a 50-29 lead after three quarters.

  • Head Coach Eric Rombaugh and the 15-player roster are commended for bringing honor to Olive Branch High School, DeSoto County, and the State of Mississippi.

  • The resolution directs that this commendation be presented to Coach Rombaugh and Principal Jacob Stripling and forwarded to the DeSoto County Board of Education.

Legislative Description

Commend Olive Branch High School "Conquistadors" Boys Basketball Team for winning first 5A State Championship.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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