MS SC597

Commends and congratulates the Booneville High School "Blue Devils" boys basketball team and Head Coach Michael Smith for winning the 2022 MHSAA Class 3A Boys State Basketball Championship on March 3, 2022

Team defeated Southeast Lauderdale 47-35 in the championship game; this was Booneville's fifth state title and first since 2011

Josh Dukes led the team with 15 points and was named the game's Most Valuable Player; Kedrick Simmons contributed 13 points and Dicorean McGee added 11 points

Lists the complete roster of 21 student-athletes and coaching staff including Head Coach Michael Smith and five assistant coaches

Resolution directs presentation of the commendation to Head Coach Michael Smith and Principal Bo Sandlin and requires forwarding to the Booneville School Board and Capitol Press Corps