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House Resolution 439
By: Representatives Jones of the 143
rd
, Herring of the 145
th
, Griffin of the 149
th
, Paris of the
142
nd
, and Washburn of the 144
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Northeast High School Raiders football team for participating in the 2024
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GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Raiders football team of Northeast High School in Macon, Georgia, has3
demonstrated extraordinary skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the 20244
season; and5
WHEREAS, under the exceptional leadership of Head Coach Jeremy Wiggins, the Northeast6
Raiders achieved a remarkable 12-3 record, showcasing their talent and dedication on the7
field; and8
WHEREAS, the Raiders made history by advancing to the GHSA Class A Division 1 State9
Championship game for the first time in school history, bringing pride and excitement to the10
East Macon community; and11
WHEREAS, the team's success was built on the outstanding performances of key players12
such as senior running back Nick Woodford, who amassed 2,494 yards and 41 total13
touchdowns, nearly breaking the county single-season rushing record; junior quarterback14
Reginald "Bam" Glover, who achieved both 1,000 rushing and 1,000 passing yards in the15
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season; senior linebacker Santana Balkcom, who averaged nearly 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks
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per game; junior linebacker Tailen Sampson, who consistently contributed eight tackles per17
game; and Kortnei Williams, who demonstrated exceptional defensive skills with an18
impressive 10 interceptions; and19
WHEREAS, the Northeast Raiders' journey to the state championship game united the20
community, inspiring students from elementary to high school and reigniting Raider pride21
throughout East Macon; and22
WHEREAS, the team's historic season included hosting the first Macon home semifinal23
game since 1975, defeating Fitzgerald 46-14 in a commanding performance; and24
WHEREAS, the Northeast Raiders' achievements extend beyond the field as they have25
become role models for perseverance, teamwork, and academic excellence, embodying the26
true spirit of student-athletes.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body congratulate the Northeast High School Raiders football team upon29
its outstanding 2024 season, its historic run to the state championship game, and its positive30
impact on the community as well as celebrate its achievements and the bright future it31
represents for Macon-Bibb County.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the34
Northeast High School Raiders football team.35
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