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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 117
BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSON
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend the Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns boys' basketball team upon winning
their second consecutive state championship.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the citizens of Louisiana have learned that the
Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns boys' basketball team won the 2014 Class 1A state
basketball championship on Saturday, March 15, by defeating Madison Prep Academy 50-47
in the finals of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Top 28 Boys Basketball
Tournament held at McNeese State's Burton Coliseum; and
WHEREAS, Saturday's victory marks the Cajuns boys' second consecutive state
championship and fifth title dating back to 1977; and
WHEREAS, the Cajuns closed out the 2013 - 2014 season with a 28-9 record, and
the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence throughout the season
and playoffs; and
WHEREAS, despite being seeded fourth in the tournament and suffering numerous
injuries to several of their starting players, and with the opponent's last-second, potential
game-tying three-pointer falling just short, the Cajuns held on to victory; and
WHEREAS, Michael Corchiani, who scored a team-leading fourteen points for the
Cajuns and had six rebounds, five assists, and two steals, was named the Most Outstanding
Player for the second consecutive year; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach, Mike McGuire, as well as all of the other
individuals who contributed to the success of the team, particularly including trainer
Katherine Miller, who helped treat the numerous injuries to the players so they could
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WHEREAS, the members of the Legislature of Louisiana wish to recognize each of
the coaches, managers, and the extraordinary young men of the Cajuns basketball team on
their much deserved second consecutive championship title which was earned through
teamwork, determination, and dedication to the sport of basketball.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend and congratulate the players and coaches of the Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns
boys' basketball team on an impressive and memorable season, and on capturing the Class
1A Boys High School Basketball Championship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
head coach of the Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns boys' basketball team, Mike McGuire,
and to the head of school of the Metairie Park Country Day School, Carolyn Chandler.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE