2018 Second Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
BY SENATOR WALSWORTH
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the Ouachita Parish High School Lady Lions girls softball
team on winning the 2018 Class 5A state championship.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the citizens and the Senate of the Legislature
of Louisiana have learned that the Ouachita Parish High School Lady Lions softball team
won the 2018 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Class 5A state
championship; and
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish High School Lady Lions finished a phenomenal
regular season as the District 2 champions with an impressive district record of 9-1; and
WHEREAS, this year's senior class had a four-year record of 112 wins and only 19
losses, the Lady Lions won their first ever softball state championship title in 2014, and were
the state runner up last year in 2017; and
WHEREAS, this team of first-class athletes includes Abby Allen, Alyssa Allen,
Maddie Bond, Alivia Buckhalter, Mattie Day, Alli Deiter, Allie Ellerbe, Brittney Fendall,
Madelyn Fletcher, Bre Futch, Denne'ja Howell, McKenna Kimball, Haven Ladart, Tailor
Lenard, Jordyn Manning, Kyandria Neal, Kaylee Nettles, Kendyl Patton, Tiya Randle, Sarah
Stacy, and Macy Taylor, all of whom contributed to the team's success, and each of whom
merits recognition and congratulations for their outstanding play and winning effort; and
WHEREAS, their commitment to teamwork propelled them forward, going 5-0 in
the playoffs to end their memorable season with an overall record of 33-4 which includes
the 10-9 victory over Hahnville High School in the final playoff game to capture the 2018
LHSAA Class 5A state championship; and
WHEREAS, senior standouts Alyssa Allen was named the most valuable player for
the championship game and Allie Ellerbe was the winning pitcher for all five of the playoff
games including the championship game; and
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WHEREAS, Head Coach Tim Whitman, and assistant coaches Gary Parnham,
Samantha Hamby, James Truxillo, Mallory Vining, and Nelson Boggs utilized the softball
field as a nontraditional classroom where they employed their acute knowledge and
impassioned conviction to enlighten the minds and forge the character of their players,
instilling indispensable principles in these young women that will assist them in attaining
success in all their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana wish to
recognize each of these extraordinary young women and 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 Ouachita Parish High
School Lady Lions softball team on an impressive and memorable season, and on capturing
the 2018 Class 5A state championship title.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Ouachita Parish High School Principal Larry Long and Lady Lions Head Softball Coach
Tim Whitman.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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