Bill > SR49

This resolution commends Metairie Park Country Day School for winning its 8th Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Select Division III State Championship in boys basketball. The championship was secured on March 7, 2025, with a thrilling 59-56 victory over top-seeded Calvary Baptist Academy at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The third-seeded Country Day Cajuns demonstrated exceptional resilience by overcoming a seven-point third-quarter deficit, with key performances from players including junior Hermon Dyson (17 points and the game-winning basket), sophomore Kellen Brewer (13 points), freshman Curtis McAllister (17 points), and eighth-grader Rhys Diley (10 points). The win marks the program's eighth state title and sixth under Head Coach Mike McGuire, highlighting the team's basketball prowess. The resolution celebrates the team's unity, determination, and sportsmanship, recognizing not just the players but also the coaches, staff, families, and entire school community for their support. The Senate officially commends the team and extends best wishes for continued success, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to Coach Mike McGuire.

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