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HR99
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By Representative Woods
RFD:
First Read: 06-Mar-24
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First Read: 06-Mar-24
HR___ COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE JASPER HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES UPON WINNING THE ALABAMA
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 5A STATE BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, we join the students, coaches, parents, and
faculty at Jasper High School in celebrating the Girls
Basketball Team's Alabama High School Athletic Association
(AHSAA) Class 5A State Basketball Championship; and
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2024, at the BJCC Legacy Arena
in Birmingham, the Jasper High School Girls Basketball Team
defied expectations by securing their first State Title in
the program's history with a 48-44 victory over Scottsboro
High School; and
WHEREAS, senior Mia Hollingsworth earned tournament
MVP honors and was instrumental in the team's victory after
finishing with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists, and
two steals; she scored the go-ahead basket on a layup,
drawing a foul on the play, and converted the and-1
opportunity to push the lead with 4:01 remaining in the
game; and
WHEREAS, other notable standouts were sophomore Missy
Odom who tied Mia Hollingsworth for a team-high with 16
points, adding seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocked
shots; senior Hallie Harrell added 12 points and seven
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shots; senior Hallie Harrell added 12 points and seven
rebounds; senior Idaysia Mercer produced only 2 points, but
dished out 4 assists with only 1 turnover; and
WHEREAS, student athletes Mia Hollingsworth, Missy
Odom, and Idaysia Mercer were honored with selection for the
Class 5A Girls All-Tourney Team; and
WHEREAS, the Jasper High School Girls Basketball
Program has been superbly coached and inspired by Head
Varsity Coach Blake Laney and Assistant Coaches Vess
Hollingsworth and Jackee Key; under their leadership the
players have broadened their knowledge of the game, refined
their skills in execution, and furthered the tradition of
superior play and true sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Jasper High School Girls
Basketball team ended the season with an overall record of
31-4, which is the second-most wins in school history; they
distinctively broke the AHSAA State record by completing 22
three-shots made in a single game; went 6-0 in 5A Area 10
play; are the Regular Season 5A Area 10 Champions and the
Northwest Regional Champions; their successes reflect their
resiliency and ability to exceed expectations; they have
proven that determination and strategic gameplay can lead to
excellence; and
WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Jasper High School Girls
Championship roster includes seniors, Idaysia Mercer,
Jakayla Kirk, Hallie Harrell, Ally Grace Salors, and Mia
Hollingsworth; Sophomores, Marianna Rigsby, DeCaleigh
Calvin, and Missy Odom; Freshmen, Gracen Norris and Emma Lou
Franks; and 8th Grader, Sara Katherine Bonner; now
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Franks; and 8th Grader, Sara Katherine Bonner; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the Jasper High School Girls
Basketball Team and Coaches are highly commended and
congratulated for winning its first AHSAA Basketball State
Championship, and we hereby dedicate this resolution to them
with utmost admiration, along with sincere best wishes for
continued success in all future endeavors.
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