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Regular Session, 2013
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
BY SENATOR CLAITOR
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Episcopal High School Knights boys' soccer team of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on winning the Division III state championship.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the Episcopal High School Knights boys' soccer team upon their Division III2
state championship win.3
WHEREAS, the Episcopal High School Knights boys' soccer team completed a4
sensational season, earning the title of 2012-2013 Division III state champions after5
defeating Isidore Newman High School, the top-seeded team, by a score of two to one, in6
overtime, to win a thrilling state championship game at Tad Gormley Stadium in New7
Orleans, Louisiana, on February 22, 2013; and8
WHEREAS, this historic victory was the first Louisiana High School Athletic9
Association Division III state title for the Knights boys' team and was the culmination of an10
unforgettable season of twenty-two wins, six losses, and one tie (22-6-1); and11
WHEREAS, Coach Chris Stewart was named "Coach of the Year" for Division III12
and the members of the team performed at a superb level of excellence throughout the13
2012-2013 season and playoffs, and each of these great athletes deserves recognition for his14
vital contribution to the winning effort; and15
WHEREAS, this distinguished team of champions includes Dalton Barrick,16
Brannon Bienasz, Trevor Bisson, Alex Castine, Michael Chapman, Adam Clausen,17
Austin Couvillion, Garrett Dahm, Gillon Davis, Prentice Ferachi, Austin Guarisco,18 SR NO. 47
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Terrell Haughton, Christian Hebert, Christopher Heigle, Carter James, William James,1
Polk Kellam, Erol Knaus, Tamer Knaus, Lance LaMotte, Andrew LeBlanc, Justin Leopard,2
Bailey Macmurdo, Zach Magee, Cody Mitchell, Clement Mubungirwa, A. J. Ostrowe,3
Blaine Perret, Jacob Perret, Noah Ponjuan, Daniel Rieger, Connor Rogstad, Justin Rogstad,4
Matthew Wen, Benjamin White, Ty Williams, Austin Wyatt, and Akbar Zamin; and5
WHEREAS, the Knights team is composed of numerous talented players who6
garnered extraordinary division distinctions such as Austin Couvillion as Overall Most7
Valuable Player, Adam Clausen as Offensive Most Valuable Player, and include those8
members named to the First Team All District; Brannon Bienasz, Adam Clausen,9
Austin Couvillion, William James, Erol Knaus, Cody Mitchell, and Clement Mubungirwa;10
along with Second Team All District members; Carter James, Polk Kellam, Lance LaMotte,11
Zach Magee, and Ty Williams; and12
WHEREAS, the Episcopal High School Knights boys' soccer team have among its13
number several sets of brothers whose inate abilities have contributed to unsurpassed team14
unity and trust; and15
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved16
without the guidance and skill of head coach Chris Stewart along with the assistance of17
faculty, boosters, and family members who have contributed their time and effort to the18
success of the school's soccer program; and19
WHEREAS, the alumni and fans of Episcopal High School recognize the immense20
pride and distinguished honor that the boys' soccer team brings to its school, community, and21
state.22
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana23
does hereby commend and congratulate the Episcopal High School Knights boys' soccer24
team upon winning the 2012-2013 Division III state championship and does hereby extend25
best wishes to the players, coaches, and all who are involved in this fine athletics program26
as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to28
soccer coach, Chris Stewart, of Episcopal High School.29
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Suzi Montague.
DIGEST
Claitor SR No. 47
Commends the Episcopal High School Knights boys' soccer team upon their Division III
state championship.