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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 118
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Mangham High School Lady Dragons softball team on a memorable
season winning the Class 2A State Championship title at the 2017 Allstate
Sugarbowl/LHSAA Softball Tournament.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has
learned that the Mangham High School Lady Dragons softball team won the 2017 Louisiana
High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Class 2A State Championship title; and
WHEREAS, Mangham High School Lady Dragons finished a phenomenal regular
season as the District 2 co-champions with a district record of 5-1; and
WHEREAS, this team of first-class athletes includes Kara Wilcher, Avery Adams,
Gabrielle Riggins, Colleen Case, Arrin Dye, Raci Dallas, Madison Thomas, Hannah
Williamson, Abby Pruitt, Cam Neathery, Rachel Collins, Lauren Nobles, Sydney Leija,
Shelbie Gooden, Leann Franks, Grace Underwood, Cassidy Case, Morgan Cruise, Kelsey
Wyatt, Gracie Wilson, and Lilly Cupp, all of whom contributed to the team's success, and
each of whom merits recognition and congratulations for her outstanding play and winning
effort; and
WHEREAS, their commitment to teamwork propelled them forward, rolling through
the quarterfinals and semifinals and ending their remarkable regular season with an overall
season record of 26-11; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Dragon's 3-2 game victory over district co-champions, the
Sterlington High School Lady Panthers, captured the Class 2A 2017 Allstate
Sugarbowl/LHSAA State Championship title; and
WHEREAS, head coach Scott Wilcher, and assistant coaches Susie Mullins,
Jonathon Hoggatt, and April Hardie are all to be commended for leading the Lady Dragons
to their first state championship title in the history of Mangham High School; and
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WHEREAS, the members of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana wish to
recognize each of these extraordinary young women and their coaches on their
much-deserved championship title earned through teamwork, determination, and dedication
to the sport and each other.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the players and coaches of the Mangham High
School Lady Dragons softball team on an impressive and memorable season, and on
capturing the Class 2A 2017 Allstate Sugarbowl/LHSAA State Championship title.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Mangham High School and Junior High School principal Connie Williams and head softball
coach Scott Wilcher.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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