Bill > HJR0064

This resolution honors and congratulates the Macon County High School Tigers football team for winning the 2024 TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) Division I, Class 4A state football championship. The team achieved a historic victory by defeating the Memphis Melrose Golden Wildcats 45-14 at the BlueCross Bowl in Chattanooga, marking the first state championship in the school's 98-year football history. The Tigers had an impressive 13-2 regular season record and were led by MVP Zach Borders, who rushed for 250 yards and scored four touchdowns in the championship game. The resolution recognizes the 70+ players on the team, including their dedicated coaches led by Head Coach Kyle Shoulders, and acknowledges the support of nearly 3,000 fans who traveled to watch the game. By highlighting the team's achievement, the resolution celebrates the players' hard work, talent, and significant athletic accomplishment in Tennessee high school football.