ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 25
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Madison Preparatory Academy boys' basketball team upon winning its
second consecutive state championship and to congratulate the Madison Prep
Chargers on an outstanding 2015-2016 season.
WHEREAS, the Madison Preparatory Academy boys' basketball team has ascended
to a place of prominence in the ranks of Louisiana high school sports by winning the 2016
Class 2A state crown at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Louisiana High School Athletic Association
Boys' Top 28 championship, its first Class 2A title, second consecutive state championship,
and third state title in four years; and
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 Madison Prep basketball season was nothing short of
sensational when the Chargers defeated three-time defending state champion Riverside by
a score of 41-33, a game in which the dominating defense of Madison Prep smothered
Riverside into a tie for lowest overall point total in Class 2A Top 28 games and for fewest
in a quarter with only two points scored in the third; and
WHEREAS, Chargers sophomore forward Josh LeBlanc was named the game's Most
Outstanding Player after logging nine points, fourteen rebounds, three assists, two blocks
and a steal; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 championship title was earned with the incredible talent and
effort of the team's coaching staff and members who exhibited their athletic gifts throughout
the season and in the championship game; and
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 team members and coaching staff of Madison
Preparatory Academy merit recognition and congratulations for their outstanding
performances and the competitive spirit that led them to capture their first Class 2A state
championship after moving up from Class 1A; Head Coach Jeff Jones, Assistant Coaches
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Torry Beaulieu, Chetwin Carter, James Ross, and Karl Washington; Team Manager Amin
Gauthier; senior athletes De'Marrius Antoine, Marquis Browder, Justin Garner, Yuryk
Lazard, William Loyd, Jamel Robinson, and Delvin Spann; juniors Josh Anderson, Edwon
Brady, Troy James, Jeff Jones, Brian Savoie, and Tasmin Walker; sophomores Josh
LeBlanc, Kobe Julien, Tyresse Walker, and Jharon Whitfield; and freshman Marcus Guss
all contributed to the culmination of a season with thirty-four wins against only four losses
and a perfect 8-0 record in district play; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House of Representatives wishes to recognize the three-
time state champion Chargers and commends the entire team for the extraordinary ability
they have displayed at this difficult level of competition over the past four years, and to
express sincere and heartfelt congratulations to the athletes and coaching staff for the merits
earned and the sportsmanship shown while achieving this high honor for Madison
Preparatory Academy and its local community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Madison Preparatory Academy boys'
basketball team upon its memorable and historic victory in the 2016 Class 2A state
championship and does hereby extend best wishes to the athletes, coaches, and everyone
involved with this prestigious basketball program as they celebrate their outstanding
achievements and prepare for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Head Coach Jeff Jones.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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