MS HR106

Commends the Jackson Prep "Patriots" boys soccer team for winning the 2023-2024 MAIS Division 1 State Championship on February 15, 2024, marking their 15th state title in program history and first since 2020.

Recognizes Head Coach Jon Marcus Duncan for his leadership, noting his overall record of 828-163-59 as head coach for both boys and girls soccer teams at Jackson Prep, placing him among the most successful high school soccer coaches in Mississippi history.

Documents the Patriots' 18-5-2 overall season record and 9-1 district record, including a 3-0 championship victory over Presbyterian Christian High School and ranked No. 70 nationally and No. 10 statewide by Max Preps.

Honors six Patriots named to the MAIS All Star game (Luke Smith, Austin Craft, Cole Cress, Wilson Berry, Cooper McCarley, and Matthew Mehrle) and recognizes Cole Cress as MVP of the blue team.

Directs distribution of resolution copies to Coach Duncan, Jackson Prep Head of School Lawrence Coco III, the school's board of trustees, and the Capitol Press Corps.