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Ocean Springs High School boys soccer team won the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A State Championship on February 8, 2020, defeating Madison Central High School 2-0 in Ridgeland.

Team finished with an 18-4-2 record and defeated three consecutive strong opponents: Brandon 2-1 in overtime, Northwest Rankin 2-1, and previously unbeaten Madison Central.

Championship game goals scored by Adam Walker and Keeton Holifield, with goalkeeper Gabriel Evans recording 15 saves despite the team being outshot 20-9.

This was Ocean Springs' second boys state championship under Coach Jeff French, with the previous title coming in 2011.

Senate and House commend and congratulate the team, coach, players, parents, and sponsors, with the resolution to be presented to Coach French and Ocean Springs Principal Vickie Tiblier.