ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 84
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Arcadia High School boys' basketball team upon winning the 2016 Class
1A state championship.
WHEREAS, the Arcadia High School boys' basketball team completed a sensational
season, earning the title of 2016 Class 1A state champions after defeating Southern Lab by
a score of 55-48 to win the state championship game at the Louisiana High School Athletic
Association Allstate Sugar Bowl Boys' Top 28 Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the thrilling victory was a memorable one for the Hornets, as it was
Arcadia High School's first state title in boys' basketball; and
WHEREAS, the Hornets were led by Travious Fielding, who finished with nineteen
points, four assists, and was later named the most outstanding player of the game;
Danquarian Fields added eighteen points to the final score and twelve rebounds, and
Anthony Boston, Jr., finished the game with fourteen points; and
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 Arcadia High School boys' basketball team consists of
Jarrion Hampton, Kordel Cortez, Travious Fielding, Brian Davis, Nickalus Weaver, Jacobie
Fields, Anthony Boston, Jr., Corey Russell, Jr., Dwight Thomas, II, Jatavious Graham,
Danquarian Fields, Elanceo Richardson, Rozerrick Abney, Andrew Russell, Jamarcus Gray,
and Brandon Rallins; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach Marcus Jackson and assistant coaches
DeAndre Alexander and Tevin Champion, as well as all of the other individuals who have
contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2015-2016 season upholds the glorious tradition
of the Hornets, and all Arcadia High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride
and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Arcadia High School boys' basketball
team upon winning the 2016 Class 1A state championship and does hereby extend best
wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program as
they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to head coach Marcus Jackson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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