MS SC575

Commends and congratulates the DeSoto Central High School "Jaguars" baseball team and Coach Mark Monaghan for winning the 2018 Class 6A State Championship with a 10-1 victory over George County on May 19, 2018

Recognizes the team's offensive performance including 14 hits with three extra-base hits, with standout performances from freshman Blaze Jordan (2-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored) and third baseman Peyton Mills (3-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored, and four RBIs)

Notes the team's pitching performance in the championship game with senior Hamp Houston going 4⅔ innings and allowing one unearned run, followed by junior reliever Will Logsdon retiring seven of eight batters with three strikeouts

Lists the complete 2018 roster of 34 players and coaching staff who brought the state title to DeSoto Central (29-9 record), the program's second championship in three state tournament appearances under Coach Monaghan

Directs the resolution be presented to Coach Mark Monaghan, forwarded to DeSoto Central Principal Cliff Johnston and the DeSoto County Board of Education, and provided to the Capitol Press Corps